Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Cancer stem cell subpopulation drives metastasis of human pancreatic cancer

Source: Cell Press
Date: September 12, 2007

Summary:

Scientists have identified a distinct subpopulation of cancer stem cells (CSCs) that is responsible for metastasis of a deadly human pancreatic cancer. The research, published by Cell Press in the September issue of the journal Cell Stem Cell, provides insight into the role of CSCs in cancer initiation, progression, and metastasis and suggests new directions for development of more effective therapeutics.