CD133 antigen expression in ovarian cancer

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Much attention has been recently focused on the role of cancer stem cells (CSCs) in the initiation and progression of solid malignancies. Since CSCs are able to proliferate and self-renew extensively, thus sustaining tumor growth, th...

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Main Authors: Prisco Maria, Petrillo Marco, Martinelli Enrica, Ferrandina Gabriella, Zannoni Gianfranco, Sioletic Stefano, Scambia Giovanni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/9/221