Colon cancer is the focus of recent research from University of California. Study 1: Researchers detail in "In vivo color-coded imaging of the interaction of colon cancer cells and splenocytes in the formation of liver metastases," new data in colon cancer. According to recent research from the United States, "The role of host cells in tumor progression and metastasis is critical. Intrasplenic injection of tumor cells has long been known as an effective method of developing liver metastases in nude mice, whereas portal vein (PV) injection of tumor cells can result in rapid death of the tumor cells." "Host cells were thought to play a role in these phenomena. We report here that after splenic injection of tumor cells, splenocytes cotra...

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