作者: Jennifer M. Atkinson , Richard J. Gilbertson , Jeremy N. Rich
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-60327-553-8_44
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摘要: The cancer stem cell hypothesis posits that tumors are heterogeneous in their composition and contain a population of neoplastic cells display sustained self-renewal, proliferative potential, the capacity for tumor propagation. significance clinical practice remains undefined but laboratory studies have identified specific signaling pathways niches may offer new therapeutic avenues. Characterizing also inform improved brain prognosis imaging.