Abstract
The concept of “field cancerization” describes the presence of histological abnormal tissue surrounding oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Molecular model of multistep carcinogenesis indicates that an accumulation of genetic alterations forms the basis for the OSCC progression with genetic heterogeneity. Furthermore, we reviewed cancer stem cell (CSC) model, which suggests functional heterogeneity in the tumor mass and current supporting evidence in OSCC. According to CSC model, prevention from carcinogen exposure and eliminating the particular CSCs instead of targeting tumor mass could help obtain a more long-lasting therapeutic effect.
Keywords: Cancer stem cell, oral squamous cell carcinoma, heterogeneity
Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy
Title: Cancer Stem Cell Model in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Volume: 3 Issue: 1
Author(s): Zeng-Tong Zhou and Wei-Wen Jiang
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Keywords: Cancer stem cell, oral squamous cell carcinoma, heterogeneity
Abstract: The concept of “field cancerization” describes the presence of histological abnormal tissue surrounding oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Molecular model of multistep carcinogenesis indicates that an accumulation of genetic alterations forms the basis for the OSCC progression with genetic heterogeneity. Furthermore, we reviewed cancer stem cell (CSC) model, which suggests functional heterogeneity in the tumor mass and current supporting evidence in OSCC. According to CSC model, prevention from carcinogen exposure and eliminating the particular CSCs instead of targeting tumor mass could help obtain a more long-lasting therapeutic effect.
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Zhou Zeng-Tong and Jiang Wei-Wen, Cancer Stem Cell Model in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy 2008; 3 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157488808783489426
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157488808783489426 |
Print ISSN 1574-888X |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 2212-3946 |
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