Does the expression of thymidine phosphorylase suppress spontaneous apoptosis of cancer cells in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma?
In ESCC, TP may play an important role in tumor progression by increasing microvessels and suppressing apoptosis of cancer cells.
A considerable proportion of elderly, especially those living in high relative humidity areas, had diabetes. Further research is needed to confirm this observation and to understand the underlying mechanisms.