| Literature DB >> 15565555 |
Jakob Lykke1, Hans Jørgen Nielsen.
Abstract
The role of the haemostatic system in colorectal cancer (CRC) is reviewed. Correlations between the activation of the haemostatic system and overall survival have been suggested. Experimental studies indicate that the haemostatic system plays a key role in growth, invasion and dissemination of tumour cells, and in tumour related angiogenesis. Additional activation by the surgical trauma and postoperative infections are discussed. Finally, anti-cancer modalities directed against regulation of the haemostatic system in CRC are considered.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15565555 DOI: 10.1002/jso.20158
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Surg Oncol ISSN: 0022-4790 Impact factor: 3.454