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Current methods for tumor-associated macrophages investigation
Alice Grigore1, Adrian Albulescu1,2, Radu Albulescu1,3,4
1a Pharmacology Department , National Institute of Chemical-Pharmaceutical R&D , Bucharest , Romania.
Journal of Immunoassay & Immunochemistry
|June 27, 2018
Summary
Oncoimmunology explores immune interactions with tumors and new therapies. This review details methods for studying tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) and their impact on cancer progression and treatment effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Oncoimmunology
- Cancer Biology
- Immunology
Background:
- Tumorigenesis is influenced by the tumor microenvironment, not just cancer cells.
- Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) play a critical role in cancer progression and serve as prognostic markers.
- Understanding TAMs is crucial for developing effective cancer therapies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current techniques for investigating tumor-associated macrophage (TAM) functions and interactions.
- To highlight the importance of TAMs in cancer research and clinical applications.
- To discuss methods for analyzing TAMs at translational and transcriptional levels.
Main Methods:
- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and Multiplex assays for analyte quantification.
- Flow cytometry for detailed immune cell analysis.
- Immunohistochemistry for spatial analysis of TAMs within tumor tissues.
- DNA microarray for transcriptional profiling.
Main Results:
- Various techniques exist to study the complex interplay between TAMs and tumor cells.
- These methods allow for the investigation of TAM functions, interactions, and modulation.
- Analysis can be performed at both translational and transcriptional levels.
Conclusions:
- Investigating TAMs is essential for advancing cancer research.
- Understanding TAM-macrophage interactions aids in predicting therapeutic efficiency.
- Studying TAMs can improve patient survival outcomes.
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