Mex3a cells (IMAGE)

Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)

Mex3a cells

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Non-proliferating cells (in brown) do not initially contribute to tumor growth (left picture) but are resistant to chemotherapy. These cells, which express a gene called Mex3a, are capable of regenerating tumors once treatment has ended (right picture).

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IRB Barcelona

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