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Senescent immune cells promote lung tumor growth: Study

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Minnesota: Macrophages are white blood cells that act as the body's first line of infection defence. In addition to killing hazardous pathogens, macrophages can initiate an immune response against cancers. However, like other cells, macrophages can experience senescence, which is connected with ageing, disease, and a number of physiological difficulties.

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