Reprogramming committed B lineage cells.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
It is generally assumed that once a cell commits to a certain lineage it no longer can change its fate. A new study in this issue of Cell provides compelling evidence that committed mature B lineage cells can be reprogrammed to become macrophages.
Medical subject headings
- B-Lymphocytes
- Cell Differentiation