Increased epithelial stem cell traits in advanced endometrial endometrioid carcinoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It has been recognized cancer cells acquire characters reminiscent of those of normal stem cells, and the degree of stem cell gene expression correlates with patient prognosis. Lgr5(+) or CD133(+) epithelial stem cells (EpiSCs) have...

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Main Authors: Hu Tzu-Fang, Tsai Chan-Yen, Wang Tao-Yeuan, Chang Shing-Jyh, Chang Margaret, Wang Hsei-Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/10/613