Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Reports outline squamous cell carcinoma research from Yang Ming National University

Published in Cancer Weekly, January 26th, 2010

According to recent research published in the Journal of Biomedical Science, "The progression and metastasis of solid tumors, including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), have been related to the behavior of a small subpopulation of cancer stem cells. Here, we have established a highly malignant HNSCC cell line, SASVO3, from primary tumors using three sequential rounds of xenotransplantation."

"SASVO3 possesses enhanced tumorigenic ability both in vitro and in vivo. Moreover, SASVO3 exhibits properties of cancer stem cells, including that increased the abilities of sphere-forming, the number of side population cells, the potential of transplanted...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2010-01-26)

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