Tumor 'Stem-like Cells' Exist In Benign Tumors
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 09:35
in Health & Medicine
Cancer stem-like cells have been implicated in the genesis of a variety of malignant cancers. Research scientists have now isolated stem-like cells in benign (pituitary) tumors and used these "mother" cells to generate new tumors in laboratory mice. Targeting the cells of origin is seen as a possible strategy in the fight against malignant and benign tumors.