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SOX2 is a functional marker of gastric cancer stem-like cells sensitive to monensin

Gastric cancer remains one of the most incident and deadly worldwide. It is usually detected in more advanced stages and therefore, the available treatments are not always sufficient to treat patients, leading to a low survival rate. Additionally, in some cases after an apparently successful treatment the cancer recurs. The recognition of cancer stem cells (CSCs) as keys of the tumorigenic process, metastasis and resistance to radio- and chemotherapy makes them an essential target for an efficient cancer treatment.