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Review
. 2018 Oct 11;10(10):e3439.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.3439.

CD133 Expression in Glioblastoma Multiforme: A Literature Review

Syed Ijlal Ahmed  1 , Gohar Javed  2 , Altaf Ali Laghari  2 , Syeda Beenish Bareeqa  3 , Saba Farrukh  4 , Shajeeah Zahid  4 , Syeda Sana Samar  5 , Kashif Aziz  6
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CD133 Expression in Glioblastoma Multiforme: A Literature Review

Syed Ijlal Ahmed et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Glioblastoma, also known as glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), is the most common primary brain tumor. Extensive research has been carried out to discover the factors associated with the course and progression of GBM. CD133 is a glycoprotein antigen found in normal and malignant tissues. CD133 has been recognized as a marker for the growth of cancer cells. The association between this tissue marker and GBM is being investigated. The aim of this review was to evaluate the role of CD133 as a tumor marker for the prognosis of GBM.

Keywords: brain tumor; cd133; glioblastoma multiforme (gbm).

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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