Nitric oxide (NO) plays an important role in tumor biology, including the generation and maintenance of cancer stem cells (CSCs) subpopulations. Here the authors show that the inhibition of NO production in estrogen-positive breast cancer not only impact the CSC subpopulation but also enhance the efficacy of hormonal therapy with tamoxifen.
- Laura M. López-Sánchez
- Rafael Mena
- Antonio Rodríguez-Ariza