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CD133(+)CXCR4(+) colon cancer cells exhibit metastatic potential and predict poor prognosis of patients.
BMC medicine - 7 Aug 2012
Zhang Shan-shan, Han Zhi-peng, Jing Ying-ying, Tao Shuang-fen, Li Tie-jun, Wang Hao, Wang Yang, Li Rong, Yang Yang, Zhao Xue, Xu Xiao-dong, Yu En-da, Rui Yao-cheng, Liu Hou-jia, Zhang Li, Wei Li-xin
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BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer (CRC), which frequently metastasizes to the liver, is one of the three leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Growing evidence suggests that a subset of cells exists among cancer stem cells. This distinct subpopulation is thought to contribute to liver metastasis; however, it has not been fully explored in CRC yet. METHODS: Flow cytometry analysis was performed to detect...
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