Keeping an open mind: highlights and controversies of the breast cancer stem cell theory
The discovery that breast cancers contain stem-like cells has fuelled exciting research in the last few years. These cells are referred to as breast cancer stem cells (BCSCs) and are thought to be involved in tumor initiation, progression, and metastasis. Being intrinsically resistant to chemo- and...
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Dove Medical Press
2012
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| Online Access: | https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/3022/ |