Cancer stem cells: controversial or just misunderstood?
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 19265659.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.stem.2009.02.003 and PMC identifier 2871155.
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Abstract
While a broad range of expertise has recently come to bear on the intriguing topic of "cancer stem cells," the overall relevance of stem cells as they relate to cancer remains in dispute. In this commentary, underlying points of contention are described with the aim of defining focal points for discussion and future consideration.
Medical subject headings
- Neoplasms
- Neoplastic Stem Cells