Glioma stem cells are more aggressive in recurrent tumors with malignant progression than in the primary tumor, and both can be maintained long-term <it>in vitro</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite the advances made during decades of research, the mechanisms by which glioma is initiated and established remain elusive. The discovery of glioma stem cells (GSCs) may help to elucidate the processes of gliomagenesis with res...

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Main Authors: Diao Yi, Zhu Yu-De, Zhao Yao-Dong, Shen Yun-Tian, Wu Yin-Yan, Dong Jun, Zhang Quan-Bin, Huang Qiang, Wang Ai-Dong, Lan Qing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/8/304