tumorigenic
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To further define the tumorigenic potential of Lgr5-GFP+ cells within each genotype, we performed limiting-dilution transplants of FACS-sorted tumour cells.
From Nature ● Mar. 28, 2017
These data are also consistent with previous reports demonstrating that the number of driver mutations in human-derived intestinal organoids is proportional to their tumorigenic capacity and the extent of chromosomal instability17, 18.
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
Pilarski's next aim is to find a way of destroying the tumorigenic B cells.
From Nature ● Dec. 14, 2011
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