Abstract
Over the past 20years, there has been a lot of interest in the study and investigation of cancer stem cells (CSCs) or tumor-initiating cells (TICs). CSCs are rare, dormant cells and able to self-renew and maintain tumor development and heterogeneity. A new age of basic and clinical cancer research, reclassification of human tumors, and the development of novel therapeutic approaches will undoubtedly result from a better knowledge of CSCs. In order to develop effective and therapeutic strategies to treat cancer, it is crucial to understand the basic characteristics of CSCs, their importance to cancer therapy, and methodologies to isolate, detect, and characterize them. Here, we outline the main methods and protocols to identify, isolate, and culture CSCs from primary tumors.
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