Near-infrared (NIR) fluorophores have unique features that endow them with several
advantages over conventional shorter wavelength emitting dyes. As a result, they have been …

Cancer stem cells (CSCs) as a small subpopulation in tumor bulk are believed to initiate
tumor formation and are responsible for the resistance to cancer therapy. The proliferation …

Cancer stem cells (CSCs), also known as tumor‐initiating cells (TICs), are elucidated as
cells that can perpetuate themselves via autorestoration. These cells are highly resistant to …

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a subtype of breast cancer that is highly aggressive
and hypoxic compared with other subtypes. The role of hypoxia inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α) …

There is a surge in demand for safe and targeted therapy against cancer as the conventional
treatment approach fails to reach the specific site. Chemotherapeutic agents are generally …

Human colorectal cancers (CRCs) are readily colonized by colibactin-producing E. coli
(CoPEC). CoPEC induces DNA double-strand breaks, DNA mutations, genomic instability …

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) metastasizes to distant organs, which is the
primary cause of mortality; however, specific features mediating organ-specific metastasis …

Initially correlated with hematopoietic precursors, the surface expression of CD133 was also
found in epithelial and nonepithelial cells from adult tissues in which it has been associated …

Abstract Prominin-1 (CD133) is a cholesterol-binding membrane glycoprotein selectively
associated with highly curved and prominent membrane structures. It is widely recognized …

Simple Summary Melanoma is the third most common type of skin cancer. Melanoma is a
heterogeneous tumor, composed of genetically divergent subpopulations. These …