Abstract:BackgroundThe potential role of stem cells in neoplasia is a subject of recent interest. Cancer stem cells are able to proliferate and self-renew extensively because of their ability to express antiapoptotic and drug resistant proteins, thus sustaining tumor growth. Therefore, the strategy to eradicate cancer stem cells might have significant clinical implications.
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to assess the immunohistochemical expression of both CD117 and CD34 as stem cell markers in intradermal nevi, dy… Show more
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