Increased Sympathetic Nervous System Impairs Prognosis in Lung Cancer Patients: A Scoping Review of Clinical Studies
Fabrício T Garramona,
Telma F Cunha,
Janaína S Vieira
et al.
Abstract:Aim: To summarize current knowledge, gaps, quality of the evidence and show main results related to the role of the autonomic nervous system in lung cancer. Methods: Studies were identified through electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase and Cochrane Library) in October 2023, and a descriptive analysis was performed. Twenty-four studies were included, and most were observational. Results: Our data indicated an increased expression of β-2-adrenergic receptors in lung cancer, which was associated with poor … Show more
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