CD24 is a cell surface protein that plays a role in cell adhesion and signaling. In the context of cancer, CD24 has been found to be overexpressed in many types of cancer, including breast, ovarian, and pancreatic cancer.
CD24− refers to cells that do not express CD24.
CD24− cells in cancer are often more resistant to chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and may be more likely to metastasize (spread) to other parts of the body.
CD24− cells have been found to be more likely to be cancer stem cells, which are thought to be responsible for the initiation and progression of cancer.
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