## Abstract Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a protein that is overexpressed in many tumors, such as colon and prostate cancer, melanoma, and glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). In its function as a cytokine, MIF induces angiogenesis, promotes cell cycle progression, and inhibits apoptosi
The role of macrophage migration inhibitory factor on glucose metabolism and diabetes
β Scribed by C. Toso; J. A. Emamaullee; S. Merani; A. M. J. Shapiro
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 320 KB
- Volume
- 51
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0012-186X
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