Stem and Cancer Stem Cells, Same Pathways for Different Malignancy

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue invites original research articles and reviews that cover all aspects of the field, with the aim to improve our understanding of how the conversion of the healthy stem cells to cancer stem cells (CSCs) underlies tumor relapse after surgical removal and fuels tumor growth and invasiveness. We are particularly interested in fundamental investigations using in vitro, or experimental animal models as well as translational studies. Moreover, this Special Issue welcomes the submission of manuscripts focusing on the similarities and differences of these different types of stem cells and their intrinsic propensity to degenerate to CSCs.

Dr. José R. Pineda
Prof. Dr. Gaskon Ibarretxe Bilbao
Dr. Iker Badiola
Guest Editors

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