Oxidative-reductionist approaches to stem and progenitor cell function.

Noble, Mark; Pröschel, Chris; Mayer-Pröschel, Margot · Cell Stem Cell · 2011

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Abstract

Redox status is a critical modulator of stem and progenitor cell function. In this issue of Cell Stem Cell, Le Belle et al. (2011) demonstrate that oxidation promotes self-renewal of neuroepithelial stem cells, revealing fascinating differences-and surprising similarities-with how redox pathways regulate glial progenitor cells.