Ovarian Cancer Stem Cells Identified, Characterized

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Fri, 04/18/2008 - 04:00

Researchers have identified, characterized and cloned ovarian cancer stem cells and have shown that these stem cells may be the source of ovarian cancer's recurrence and its resistance to chemotherapy.


 

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