CD133, Selectively Targeting the Root of Cancer

Cancer stem cells (CSC) are capable of promoting tumor initiation and self-renewal, two important hallmarks of carcinoma formation. This population comprises a small percentage of the tumor mass and is highly resistant to chemotherapy, causing the most difficult problem in the field of cancer resear...

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Main Authors: Jörg U. Schmohl, Daniel A. Vallera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-05-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/8/6/165