Implications of the role of cancer stem cells in cancer biology

Authors

  • Luis Fernando Tume Farfán Universidad Nacional de Piura, Piura, Perú

Keywords:

Cancer, Stem cell self-renewal, Tumor, Metástasis

Abstract

Cancer stem cells are responsible for the formation, development of tumors, where it has been established that these contribute to a functional heterogeneity in various cancers, including also involved in metastasis. The detailed study of the biology of these cells targeted new treatments involve the removal of these cells to avoid self-renewal of tumors. In this review paper shows cells in cancer progression of the disease and its self-renewal properties, heterogeneity and resistance to apoptosis. We detail the processes that cause epigenetic alterations and mutations of the genes responsible for promoting the formation of cancer stem cells.

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Published

2013-12-30

How to Cite

Tume Farfán, L. F. (2013). Implications of the role of cancer stem cells in cancer biology. UCV-Scientia, 5(2), 176–181. Retrieved from https://revistas.ucv.edu.pe/index.php/ucv-scientia/article/view/976