Inflammatory networks underlying colorectal cancer

Audrey Lasry, Adar Zinger, Yinon Ben-Neriah

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Abstract

Inflammation is emerging as one of the hallmarks of cancer, yet its role in most tumors remains unclear. Whereas a minority of solid tumors are associated with overt inflammation, long-term treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is remarkably effective in reducing cancer rate and death. This indicates that inflammation might have many as-yet-unrecognized facets, among which an indolent course might be far more prevalent than previously appreciated. In this Review, we explore the various inflammatory processes underlying the development and progression of colorectal cancer and discuss anti-inflammatory means for its prevention and treatment.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)230-240
Number of pages11
JournalNature Immunology
Volume17
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 16 Feb 2016

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Immunology

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