Evaluation of CD24 and CD44 as cancer stem cell markers in squamous cell carcinoma and epithelial dysplasia of the oral cavity by q ‑ RT‑PCR

Conclusion: High expression of CSC markers in OSCC and oral epithelial dysplasia revealed theimportance of accurate examination of dysplastic lesions with high expression of these markers andthe possibility of malignant transformation. Regarding a significant association of two markers, furtherstudies are necessary to provide a specific phenotype (CD44 high CD24 high) for these lesions.
Source: Dental Research Journal - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research