Fibroblasts Protect the Cancer Cells (IMAGE)

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Fibroblasts Protect the Cancer Cells

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A human colorectal adenocarcinoma showing the fibroblasts (brown) surrounding the cancer cells (blue), protecting them from the immune system.

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Credit: Human Protein Atlas (ACTA2)

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