DNA Damage in CD133-Positive Cells in Barrett’s Esophagus and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Barrett’s esophagus (BE) caused by gastroesophageal reflux is a major risk factor of Barrett’s esophageal adenocarcinoma (BEA), an inflammation-related cancer. Chronic inflammation and following tissue damage may activate progenitor cells under reactive oxygen/nitrogen species-rich environment. We p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7937814 |