Cancer Stem Cells in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Identification, Characterization and Clinical Implications

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the sixth most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide. Despite advances in the treatment management, locally advanced disease has a poor prognosis, with a 5-year survival rate of approximately 50%. The growth of HNSCC is maintained by a population of can...

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Main Authors: Claudia Peitzsch, Jacqueline Nathansen, Sebastian I. Schniewind, Franziska Schwarz, Anna Dubrovska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/11/5/616