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

200961 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Kai Nowak · Heidelberg University

Neysan Rafat · University Hospital Heidelberg

Sebastian Belle · University Hospital Heidelberg

Christel Weiß · University Hospital Heidelberg

C Hanusch · Heidelberg University

Peter Hohenberger · Heidelberg University

Grietje Beck ·

Abstract

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.

Topics & Keywords

Angiogenesis and VEGF in Cancer Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism Cancer Cells and Metastasis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Volume 37, Issue 4, pp. 758-763

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2009.10.002

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