Wnt/beta-catenin signaling in embryonic stem cell converted tumor cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) are pluripotent stem cells and can form tumors containing cells from all three germ layers. Similarities between pluripotent stem cells and malignant tumor cells have been identified. The purpose of this s...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Peng Xinrong, Liu Tao, Wang Ying, Yan Qiaoling, Jin Huajun, Li Linfang, Qian Qijun, Wu Mengchao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/10/1/196