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Table 1 A comparison of select embryonic markers expressed in human embryonic stem cells vs. aggressive melanoma cells
| Gene expression | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gene name | Human embryonic stem cells (H9) | Aggressive melanoma cells (C8161) |
| Nodal | +++ | ++ |
| Lefty | +++ | − |
| Cripto | +++ | +/− |
| Oct3/4 | ++ | − |
| Nanog | ++ | − |
Relative gene expression by real time PCR analysis of select cell types designated by: +++ significant expression; ++ moderate expression; + expression by a subpopulation of cells; and − no expression.
