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CD133 expression in cancer cells predicts poor prognosis of non-mucin producing intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.
Journal of translational medicine - 6 Mar 2018
Cai Xiaobo, Li Jun, Yuan Xiaodong, Xiao Jingbo, Dooley Steven, Wan Xinjian, Weng Honglei, Lu Lungen
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: CD133 is a marker of stem cells as well cancer stem cells. This study investigated the association between CD133 expression in cancer cells and the clinical outcome of non-mucin producing intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC). METHODS: Fifty-seven non-mucin producing ICC patients were enrolled in this study. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunofluorescence staining for CD133 as well as other...
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