Oct4 is highly expressed in gefitinib-resistant tumors of EGFR-mutant NSCLC in vivo.
Oct4 induces gefitinib resistance in vitro and in vivo.
Oct4 increases CD133-positive gefitinib-resistant persisters.
Oct4 promotes properties of cancer stem cells under the gefitinib treatment.
Oct4 is highly expressed in tumors of patients with acquired resistance to gefitinib.