The reticuloendothelial system: A comprehensive treatise
1983
The Reticuloendothelial System: A Comprehensive Treatise
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Author Information
Author(s): R.B. Herberman, H. Friedman
Primary Institution: Paterson Laboratories, Christie Hospital & Holt Radium Institute
Conclusion
The volume provides a comprehensive summary of the current state of knowledge regarding the reticuloendothelial system's involvement in malignancy.
Supporting Evidence
- The volume covers a wide variety of topics concerning the reticuloendothelial system in malignancy.
- Chapters include discussions on anti-tumor activity of macrophages and various related factors.
- Excellent electron-micrographs are included in the chapter on neoplasms of the mononuclear phagocytic system.
Takeaway
This book talks about how certain cells in our body help fight cancer and covers many related topics, but it misses some important details about how these cells work.
Limitations
The book lacks a chapter on the mechanism of macrophage-mediated tumor cell lysis.
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