Cancer 'stemness' is fundamental to cancer existence. It defines the ability of cancer cells to indefinitely perpetuate as well as differentiate. Cancer stem cell populations within a growing tumor also help evade the inhibitory effects of chemo- as well as radiation-therapies, in addition to playing an important role in cancer metastases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSkin, the largest vital organ of the human body, provides the first line of defense against biological, non-biological and xenobiotics exposure. Over the years, due to increased anthropogenic activities including industrialization and pollution, a steep increase in cutaneous pathological conditions such as malignancies, dermatitis, and psoriasis has been detected. Indeed, due to the complex nature of cutaneous inflammatory diseases, further investigations are required to produce a better outcome in patient care.
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