Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Oncology
Manuscript ID	116251
Country	Kyrgyzstan

Category	Oncology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Cancer stem cell markers, chemotherapy response, and survival in triple-negative breast cancer
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Faisal Nabi Depar, Ahmed Jamal Chaudhary, Jawad Hameed, Faisal Sarwar Abbasi, BiBi Uzma, Amjad Ali, Naheed Akhtar, Rizwan Khan, Afsheen Siddiqi and Sohail Riaz
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Corresponding Author	Sohail Riaz, MD, Department of Medicine, International University of Kyrgyzstan, International School of Medicine, 6 Seven April Street, Bishkek 720054, Kyrgyzstan. sohailriaz552@gmail.com
Key Words	Triple-negative breast cancer; Cancer stem cells; CD44; CD24; Aldehyde dehydrogenase 1; Chemotherapy response; Survival; Pakistan
Core Tip	In a Pakistani triple-negative breast cancer cohort, the cancer stem cell phenotype (CD44 high/CD24 low/aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 positive) occurred in 10.2% of cases and independently predicted markedly lower pathological complete response (5.0% vs 51.8%) and shorter overall survival (hazard ratio = 4.35). These findings from a South Asian population with high triple-negative breast cancer burden support cancer stem cell marker integration into risk stratification for personalized therapy in resource-limited settings.
Citation	Depar FN, Chaudhary AJ, Hameed J, Abbasi FS, Uzma B, Ali A, Akhtar N, Khan R, Siddiqi A, Riaz S. Cancer stem cell markers, chemotherapy response, and survival in triple-negative breast cancer World J Clin Oncol 2026; In press

Received	2025-11-06 14:01
Peer-Review Started	2025-11-06 14:01
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Revised	2025-12-11 20:33
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-14 02:38
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-14 08:28
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