| Literature DB >> 22268295 |
Robert D Bruno1, Gilbert H Smith.
Abstract
Both mouse and human mammary glands contain stem/progenitor functional hierarchies that are maintained through the entire life span of the animal. Cells with such functional capacities are potential candidates for tumorigenesis as they are long lived, multipotent, and self-renewing. Using the mouse as a model, this review will discuss what is known about the mammary stem/progenitor hierarchy, the evidence that particular progenitor functions are susceptible to tumorigenic stimuli, how these findings in mice are relevant to the disease in humans, and the role of the local microenvironment in controlling tumorigenesis.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 22268295 PMCID: PMC6043825 DOI: 10.3727/105221611x13176664479368
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Gene Expr ISSN: 1052-2166