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Are There Stem Cells in the Esophagus and Stomach?
Researchers have identified potential stem cells in human esophagus and stomach, as well as those in metaplastic esophagus that could lead to esophageal cancer, according to the April issue of Gastroenterology. Stem cells have been reported to exist in the … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barrett's esophagus, Cancer stem cell, esophagus, gastric acid, GERD, Inflammation, metaplasia, stomach, tumor formation, tumorigenesis
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New Cell Culture Technology for Colon Cancer and Barrett’s Esophagus
A new method for long-term culture of human primary colonic epithelium provides an important tool for studying colon stem cells, adenocarcinoma, colon cancer, and even Barrett’s esophagus, according to the November issue of Gastroenterology. Self-renewal of the small intestinal and … Continue reading →
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Tagged Cancer stem cell, Colon Cancer, colorectal carcinoma, CRC, dysplasia, growth factor, in vitro culture system, metaplasia, model, neoplasm, tumor progression
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