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Open AccessSerum endostatin levels are elevated in colorectal cancer and correlate with invasion and systemic inflammatory markers
Endostatin, a fragment of collagen XVIII, is an endogenous angiogenesis inhibitor with anti-tumour functions. However, elevated circulating endostatin concentrations have been found in several human cancers in...
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Robotic-assisted and laparoscopic ventral rectopexy in the treatment of rectal prolapse: a matched-pairs study of operative details and complications
Laparoscopic ventral rectopexy has been proven to be safe and effective in the treatment of rectal prolapse or intussusception. Robotic-assisted surgery may offer potential benefits to this operation. This st...
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Open AccessDetailed analysis of inflammatory cell infiltration in colorectal cancer
Higher-grade inflammatory infiltrate is a promising marker for better prognosis in colorectal cancer (CRC). However, the knowledge on the interrelationships between different inflammatory cells and classificat...
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Open AccessReply: Comment on 'Stage-dependent alterations of the serum cytokine pattern in colorectal carcinoma'
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Open AccessStage-dependent alterations of the serum cytokine pattern in colorectal carcinoma
Inflammation contributes to the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer (CRC), and cytokine levels are altered during colorectal carcinogenesis.