Immunohistochemical studies were performed on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections as previously described [19 (link), 40 (link)], or in a Dako AutoStainer (Dako, Carpinteria, CA). Antibodies used include: anti-CD68 (clone PG-M1, Dako, dilution 1:100); anti-CD163 (clone10D6, Biocare Medical, Concord, CA, USA, dilution 1:50); anti-CD31 (clone JC70A, Dako, ready-to use); anti-MMP-9 (clone Ab-2, Oncogene Research Products Cambridge, MA, dilution 1:50); and anti E-cadherin (Dako, clone NCH-38, ready to use).
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