CD44 polymorphisms have been previously associated with cancer risk. However, the
results between independent studies were inconsistent. Here, a meta-analysis was …

CD44 is one of the commonly recognized stem cell markers, which plays a critical role in
many cancer related cellular processes. Relationships between CD44 polymorphisms and …

Background Cluster of differentiation 44 (CD44) is an important surface marker of cancer
stem cells in a variety of tumors. A number of previous studies have been conducted to …

The rs187115, an intronic variant of CD44 gene, has been previously reported to play a
potential role in genetic susceptibility to cancer. Here, we comprehensively examined the …

CD44 is a well-established cancer stem cell marker playing a crucial role in tumor
metastasis, recurrence and chemo-resistance. Genetic variants of CD44 have been shown …

Among cell surface markers, CD44 is considered the main marker for identifying and
isolating the cancer stem cells (CSCs) among other cells and has attracted significant …

Colorectal cancer is the third cause of cancer and the second leading cause of death
worldwide. The CD44 gene plays a key role in malignant processes, including growth …

The cell surface adhesion receptor CD44 reportedly affects the development and
progression of cancers. Moreover, CD44 gene rs187115 polymorphism appears to be …

Background Cell surface biomarker CD44 plays an important role in breast cancer cell
growth, differentiation, invasion, angiogenesis and tumour metastasis. Therefore, we aimed …

In the current study, we investigated if CD44 polymorphisms are associated with increased
susceptibility to breast cancer. Direct nucleotide sequencing analysis identified a novel and …