Aptamer-mediated siRNA delivery to target colon cancer stem cells

Al Shamaileh, H

Aptamer-mediated siRNA delivery to target colon cancer stem cells

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posted on 2016-05-01, 00:00 authored by H Al Shamaileh

Cancer stem cells are often referred to as the root of cancer as they drive tumour growth and are resistant to traditional anti-cancer therapies. By using a colon cancer model, targeting the cancer stem cells with aptamers can efficiently kill these cells and prevent tumours from regrowing.

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eng

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S Shigdar Sarah, W Duan Wei

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xi, 172 pages : illustrations, tables, figures, some coloured

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Research doctorate

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PhD.

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Faculty of Health

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School of Medicine

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Cancer Stem cell research Autophagy Solid Tumours Cancer Therapy (excl. Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy)Nanomedicine

Aptamer-mediated siRNA delivery to target colon cancer stem cells

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