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“Background Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) are the most abundant cancer stromal cells involved in the host immune system [1, 2]. In recent years, increasing attention has focused on TAMs, unique macrophage populations that play pivotal roles in tumor immunosuppression, and provide a suitable microenvironment for cancer development and progression[3].