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The Sweet Side of immune evasion: Role of Glycans in the Mechanisms of Cancer Progression.

Authors :
Nardy, Ana Flávia Fernandes Ribas
Morrot, Alexandre
Freire-de-Lima, Leonardo
Freire-de-Lima, Célio Geraldo
Source :
Frontiers in Oncology; 3/9/16, p1-7, 7p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article discusses the role of glycans in cancer progression which helps in cell differentiation, host-pathogen interactions and metastasis development and states its linkage to glycosylation, role of endogenous lectins and sialic acid in avoiding immunity against tumor cells.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2234943X
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Frontiers in Oncology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
113641896
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2016.00054