tumorigenic
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Only a subset of cells within these tumours has tumorigenic potential3, 4, suggesting a hierarchical organization.
From Nature • Mar. 28, 2017
Looking ahead, Heller said, scientists need another five to ten years to solve that problem—a knotty one that involves learning how to generate pure cells and cells that are not tumorigenic.
From Scientific American • Feb. 15, 2013
This model has largely replaced the stochastic model that describes cancers to be composed of cells that have equal tumorigenic potential.
From Scientific American • Jan. 11, 2013
Researchers use these markers to sort cells for serial transplantation and other experiments, and to determine which are tumorigenic.
From Nature • Dec. 14, 2011
Pilarski's next aim is to find a way of destroying the tumorigenic B cells.
From Nature • Dec. 14, 2011
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