Evaluation of the Role of ALDH1 as Cancer Stem Cell Marker in Colorectal Carcinoma: An Immunohistochemical Study

Introduction: Colorectal Carcinoma (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in males. Stem Cells (SC) may be involved in tumour growth, including colon cancer. Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 1 (ALDH1) is a detoxifying enzyme that might modulate SC proliferation. Aims: To evaluate the immunohis...

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Main Authors: Nanis Shawky Holah, Hayam Abd-El-Samie Aiad, Nancy Yousif Asaad, Enas Abobakr Elkhouly, Ayat Gamal Lasheen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/9291/22671_CE[Ra1]_F(GH)_PF1(PI_RK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PSH)%20(1).pdf