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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2014; 20(47): 17699-17708
Published online Dec 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i47.17699
Table 2 Toll-like receptors role in colorectal cancer
TLRCarcinogenesisPrognosisTreatment
TLR2Controversial role in mouse model; protective against development of CRC in colitisAssociated with survival after diagnosis of colon cancerHMGB1, S100A9
TLR4Oncogenic effects in vitro and in vivoPoor progressionHMGB1, S100A9, MPLA
TLR9Remain unclear; possible protection against malignant transformation in colorectal mucosaCpG-ODN