CD44<sup>+</sup>/CD24<sup>-</sup> phenotype contributes to malignant relapse following surgical resection and chemotherapy in patients with invasive ductal carcinoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Invasive ductal carcinoma is the most common type of breast malignancy, with varying molecular features and resistance to treatment. Although CD44+/CD24- cells are believed to act as breast cancer stem cells and to be linked to poor...

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Main Authors: Lin Yan, Zhong Ying, Guan Heng, Zhang Xiaohui, Sun Qiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research
Online Access:http://www.jeccr.com/content/31/1/59