Cancer stem cells

4 important questions on Cancer stem cells

What are cancer stem cells?

They are cells within the tumour that have the ability to self renew, differentiate, drive tumour growth and metastasis

What is an example of a cancer stem cell?

Cancer stem cells in Melanoma

What are the characteristics of cancer stem cells?

1. Low proliferation rate
2. Low uptake of drugs
3. Ability to self-renew and produce daughter cells
4. Often express normal stem cell markers
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What would happen if the cancer stem cell disappeared?

Might prevent tumour recurrence and metastasis

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