Esophageal stem cells and genetics/epigenetics in esophageal cancer.

Ann N Y Acad Sci

Surgical Oncology Research Laboratory, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, East Melbourne, Australia; Department of Surgery (St. Vincent's Hospital), University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.

Published: September 2014

AI Article Synopsis

  • The 12th OESO World Conference focused on the connection between stem cells and esophageal cancer, highlighting how stem cells may contribute to cancer development.
  • The behavior and characteristics of esophageal stem cells were discussed, emphasizing their potential implications for understanding and treating cancer.
  • The role of genetics and epigenetics was examined to explore how these factors can influence translational research in esophageal cancer treatment.

Article Abstract

The following, from the 12th OESO World Conference: Cancers of the Esophagus, includes commentaries on the relationship between stem cells, cancer, and the esophagus; the behavior of esophageal stem cells; and the role of genetics and epigenetics in approaches to translational research.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/nyas.12521DOI Listing

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