Dendritic cell (DC) expansion is regulated by the hematopoietic growth factor fms-like tyrosine kinase 3 ligand (Flt3L). DCs are critical to the control of tumor growth and metastasis, and there is a ...

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Spleen stiffness measurement (SSM) demonstrated strong predictive accuracy for liver decompensation in patients with compensated advanced chronic liver disease (cACLD), with an optimal cutoff of 50 ...

The spleen acts as part of the immune system by filtering blood. Splenomegaly occurs when the spleen grows larger or becomes heavier. Healthcare professionals consider splenomegaly when the spleen is ...

Spleen cancer typically develops when cancer in another part of the body spreads to this fist-sized organ. Symptoms can include abdominal pain and weakness. The spleen is under the rib cage on the ...