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01-02-2017 | Review Article
From inflammation to cancer
Authors:
A. Korniluk, O. Koper, H. Kemona, V. Dymicka-Piekarska
Published in:
Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)
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Issue 1/2017
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Abstract
Background
The participation of inflammation in the progression of cancer for many years have been the subject of research.
Methods
In the 19th century, there was evidence that an acute inflammation may inhibit the development of cancer. However, chronic inflammation affects the progression of the disease.
Results
Today, it is known that inflammation and cancer use similar mechanisms of development such as severe cell proliferation or angiogenesis. It has been shown that prolonged presence of inflammatory cells and factors in the tumor microenvironment can accelerate its growth and inhibit apoptosis of transformed cells.
Conclusion
In this article we present a brief history of the discovery mechanisms and potential links between acute and chronic inflammation and cancer.