Looking ahead in cancer stem cell research

The idea that many cancers are organized as hierarchies sustained by cancer stem cells (CSCs) at their apex has generated almost breathless excitement in many quarters of the cancer research community. The history of the stem cell field offers pointers for future research on cancer stem cells.

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Published in:	Nature biotechnology 2009-01, Vol.27 (1), p.44-46
Main Author:	Dick, John E
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Analysis Animals Antineoplastic Agents - pharmacology Biotechnology Biotechnology - methods Biotechnology - trends Cancer Cell Line, Tumor Forecasts and trends Humans Immune System Medical Oncology - methods Medical Oncology - trends Medical research Mice Mice, Inbred NOD Mice, SCID Neoplasm Transplantation Neoplasms - pathology Neoplastic Stem Cells - cytology Oncology, Experimental Science history Stem cell research Stem cells Transplantation, Heterologous
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Summary:	The idea that many cancers are organized as hierarchies sustained by cancer stem cells (CSCs) at their apex has generated almost breathless excitement in many quarters of the cancer research community. The history of the stem cell field offers pointers for future research on cancer stem cells.
ISSN:	1087-0156 1546-1696