We are purifying populations of putative cancer stem cells from hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, pancreatic adenocarcinoma, melanoma and gastric cancer using a novel functional approach. We preliminarrily were able to generate a polyclonal antibody spesific for cancer stem cells. Now we are in the proccess of generating a monoclonal antibody. Subsequently, we will purify the specific protein and will test the antibody against a variety of various cancers. We hope to study the predictive value of this antibody as an early predictor.
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| Mullinax, John E; Allins, Alexander; Avital, Itzhak (2011) Laparoscopic appendectomy for Amyand's hernia: a modern approach to a historic diagnosis. J Gastrointest Surg 15:533-5 |
| Avital, Itzhak (2011) Regional chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer. J Surg Oncol 104:453 |
