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Tumors turn gut ‘brain cells’ into tumor growth promoters

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When enteric glial cells are exposed to secretions from colon tumors, the glial cells convert into promoters of tumor growth. The work demonstrates enteric glial cells’ importance in the tumor microenvironment and could lead to new targets for treatment of colon cancer.

Source: ScienceDaily.com