Stem cells: Differentiated cells in a back-up role.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Two independent studies show that, if push comes to shove, differentiated cells of the stomach and lung can act as adult stem cells generating various cell types of the tissue, including a pool of stem cells.
Medical subject headings
- Cell Dedifferentiation
- Epithelial Cells
- Stem Cells