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Circulating endothelial progenitor cells are increased in human lung cancer and correlate with stage of disease☆

Kai Nowak, Neysan Rafat, Sebastian Belle, C Hanusch, Peter Hohenberger, Grietje Beck

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery · 2009 · 61 citations · 15 references

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Our results show increased cEPCs numbers in lung cancer patients, which may play a role in the vascularisation of lung cancer. Moreover, our results suggest an association of cEPC numbers with tumour stage and progression.

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