Imaging of human melanoma biopsy (IMAGE)

Garvan Institute of Medical Research

Imaging of human melanoma biopsy

Caption

A highly magnified view of a human melanoma tumour. Here, you can see the protective ‘housekeeping’ immune cells called CD169+ macrophages (highlighted in bright green and red) positioned right up against the cancer cells (in pink), ready to attack and engulf them.

Credit

Phan Lab, Garvan Institute

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