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Abstract
Recent studies suggested that the tumour associated macrophages may be associated with prostate cancer outcome. A meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the prognostic value of tumor associated macrophages and macrophage scavenger receptor 1, marker for a subset of macrophages, by pooled hazard ratio and 95% confidence intervals from qualified studies following a systemic search. The results indicate that higher infiltration of tumor associated macrophages predicts poor overall survival (HR=1.57, 95%CI: 1.15-1.98), but not biochemical recurrence (HR=1.01, 95%CI: 0.98-1.04) or recurrence-free survival (HR=1.03, 95%CI: 0.05-2.01). In contrast, elevated level of macrophage scavenger receptor 1 was significantly associated with better recurrence-free survival (HR=3.26, 95%CI: 1.22-5.29). Thus, our analysis confirmed the prognostic value of these markers in prostate cancer outcome. We also discussed potential causes of the controversies in the literature and future research directions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 83261-83269 |
Journal | Oncotarget |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 47 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 27 Jun 2017 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- Prostate Cancer
- Tumor-associated Macrophages
- Macrophage Scavenger Receptor 1
- Prognosis
- Meta-analysis
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MRC Centre for Reproductive Health at the University of Edinburgh
Pollard, J.
12/09/16 → 11/09/22
Project: Research
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The role(s) of macrophages in breast cancer bone metastas
Qian, B.
1/03/15 → 28/02/21
Project: Research