A major role for microRNAs in glioblastoma cancer stem-like cells

Arch Pharm Res. 2015 Mar;38(3):423-34. doi: 10.1007/s12272-015-0574-y. Epub 2015 Feb 17.

Abstract

Studies have demonstrated that miRNAs contribute to the maintenance and phenotype of in several cancer types. This review will focus on the roles of a few well studied miRNAs in cancer stem-like cells of glioblastoma.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Glioblastoma / genetics*
  • Glioblastoma / pathology
  • Humans
  • MicroRNAs / metabolism*
  • Neoplastic Stem Cells / metabolism*
  • Phenotype

Substances

  • MicroRNAs