Cancer stem cells
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Research findings support the concept that cells with the properties of stem cells are integral to the development and perpetuation of several forms of human cancer. A discussion on the properties of cancer stem cells includes a brief outline of initial therapeutic strategies against them as well as the future challenges for therapy targeted against these cells.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2006
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Bugging tumors to put drugs on target
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A study presents a different perspective on tumor-targeted drugs, namely, using the bacterium Clostridium novyi-NT to release liposomal drugs within the tumor. The study offers new possibilities for cancer therapy through increased liposomal lytic activity and drug release within tumors.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2007
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