Pancreatic cancer illustration (IMAGE)

Salk Institute

Pancreatic cancer illustration

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Pancreatic cancer cells (red) are surrounded by a dense fibrotic shield made of activated fibroblasts and connective tissue (purple). Immune cells (green) are prevalent in the tumor microenvironment. Healthy pancreatic cells (orange) are outside of the tumor.

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Amy Cao, Salk Senior Illustrator

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