Recent advances in drug delivery systems for targeting cancer stem cells

Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are a subpopulation of cancer cells with functions similar to those of normal stem cells. Although few in number, they are capable of self-renewal, unlimited proliferation, and multi-directional differentiation potential. In addition, CSCs have the ability to escape immune s...

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Main Authors: Hongxia Duan, Yanhong Liu, Zhonggao Gao, Wei Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211383520307322