Role of CD44 as a marker of cancer stem cells in head and neck cancer

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In recent years, many studies have shown that some types of tumors are characterized by the presence of cells with stem-like characteristics, called cancer stem cells (CSCs). These are considered cells that initiate the tumor and are probably responsible for tumor recurrence. CSCs have the capacity for self-renewal, the potential to give rise to one or more cell types within the tumor, and the ability to drive,...

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