Molecular identification and targeting of colorectal cancer stem cells

Tumor initiating or cancer stem cells (CSCs) are suggested to be responsible for tumor initiation and growth. Moreover, therapy resistance and minimal residual disease are thought to result from selective resistance of CSCs. Isolation of CSCs from colon carcinomas can be accomplished by selection of...

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Main Authors: Kemper, Kristel, Grandela, Catarina, Medema, Jan Paul
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Impact Journals LLC 2010
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3248116/