Human adult testis-derived pluripotent stem cells: revealing plasticity from the germline.
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Abstract
A recent publication in Nature by Conrad et al. (2008) reports the generation of pluripotent stem cells from isolated human adult testicular germ cells. This work identifies a new source of stem cells for potential autologous therapeutic applications in men.
Medical subject headings
- Cell Lineage
- Cellular Reprogramming
- Pluripotent Stem Cells
- Spermatogonia
- Testis