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Side population is not necessary or sufficient for a cancer stem cell phenotype in glioblastoma multiforme.
Stem cells (Dayton, Ohio) - 1 Mar 2011
Broadley Kate W R, Hunn Martin K, Farrand Kathryn J, Price Kylie M, Grasso Carole, Miller Rose J, Hermans Ian F, McConnell Melanie J
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There is strong evidence for the existence of cancer stem cells (CSCs) in the aggressive brain tumor glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). These cells have stem-like self-renewal activity and increased tumor initiation capacity and are believed to be responsible for recurrence due to their resistance to therapy. Several techniques have been used to enrich for CSC, including growth in serum-free defined media to induce...
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