Stemness in Cancer: Stem Cells, Cancer Stem Cells, and Their Microenvironment
Stemness combines the ability of a cell to perpetuate its lineage, to give rise to differentiated cells, and to interact with its environment to maintain a balance between quiescence, proliferation, and regeneration. While adult Stem Cells display these properties when participating in tissue homeos...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2017-01-01
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Series: | Stem Cells International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/5619472 |