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Stem-Like Cancer Cells in a Dynamic 3D Culture System: A Model to Study Metastatic Cell Adhesion and Anti-Cancer Drugs.
Cells - 13 Nov 2019
Paolillo Mayra, Colombo Raffaella, Serra Massimo, Belvisi Laura, Papetti Adele, Ciusani Emilio, Comincini Sergio, Schinelli Sergio
Abstract excerpt
Metastatic spread is mainly sustained by cancer stem cells (CSC), a subpopulation of cancer cells that displays stemness features. CSC are thought to be derived from cancer cells that undergo epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT), thus acquiring resistance to anoikis and anti-cancer drugs. After detachment from the primary tumor mass, CSC reach the blood and lymphatic flow, and disseminate to the target...
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