In PDAC, mast cells infiltrate diseased tissue and influence prognosis. At the same time, PDAC is among the most important distress-associated malignancies with high emotional burden. Significant relationships between mast cells and psychological components have already been identified in various diseases. In PDAC, a relationship has not yet been investigated. The PancStress study shows that increased psychosocial stress was inversely correlated with mast cell count in PDAC patients. Further studies are now needed to clarify underlying mechanisms.
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In PDAC, mast cells infiltrate diseased tissue and influence prognosis. At the same time, PDAC is among the most important distress-associated malignancies with high emotional burden. Significant relationships between mast cells and psychological components have already been identified in various diseases. In PDAC, a relationship has not yet been investigated. The PancStress study shows that increased psychosocial stress was inversely correlated with mast cell count in PDAC patients. Further stu...
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