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Estrogen Receptor β as a Therapeutic Target in Breast Cancer Stem Cells.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute - 1 Mar 2017
Ma Ran, Karthik Govindasamy-Muralidharan, Lövrot John, Haglund Felix, Rosin Gustaf, Katchy Anne, Zhang Xiaonan, Viberg Lisa, Frisell Jan, Williams Cecilia, Linder Stig, Fredriksson Irma, Hartman Johan
Abstract excerpt
Background: Breast cancer cells with tumor-initiating capabilities (BSCs) are considered to maintain tumor growth and govern metastasis. Hence, targeting BSCs will be crucial to achieve successful treatment of breast cancer. Methods: We characterized mammospheres derived from more than 40 cancer patients and two breast cancer cell lines for the expression of estrogen receptors (ERs) and stem cell markers....
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