Nanoparticles for Targeted Drug Delivery to Cancer Stem Cells: A Review of Recent Advances
Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are a subpopulation of cells that can initiate, self-renew, and sustain tumor growth. CSCs are responsible for tumor metastasis, recurrence, and drug resistance in cancer therapy. CSCs reside within a niche maintained by multiple unique factors in the microenvironment. These...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-07-01
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Series: | Nanomaterials |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/7/1755 |