Human breast epithelial stem cells and their regulation
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Kalirai, H
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Univ Manchester, Christie Hosp NHS Trust, Breast Biol Grp, Div Canc Studies, Manchester M20 4BX, Lancs, EnglandUniv Manchester, Christie Hosp NHS Trust, Breast Biol Grp, Div Canc Studies, Manchester M20 4BX, Lancs, England
Kalirai, H
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Clarke, RB
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Univ Manchester, Christie Hosp NHS Trust, Breast Biol Grp, Div Canc Studies, Manchester M20 4BX, Lancs, EnglandUniv Manchester, Christie Hosp NHS Trust, Breast Biol Grp, Div Canc Studies, Manchester M20 4BX, Lancs, England
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This review summarizes the current evidence for the existence of human breast stem cells and the pathways involved in their regulation, and discusses how the disruption of these pathways may result in the generation of a population of cells with the capacity for unlimited self-renewal. Relevant data from mouse model systems are also discussed where appropriate. By understanding the molecular pathways that regulate self-renewal of normal mammary stem cells, it may be possible to target the activation of these pathways in breast tumours. Copyright (c) 2005 Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.