Defining adult stem cells

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关键词: SATELLITE CELLS;    EPITHELIAL-CELLS;   

DOI  :  10.1038/d41586-018-07175-6

来源: SCIE

【 摘 要 】

Adult tissues must maintain themselves and regenerate after damage. But are these crucial functions mediated by dedicated populations of stem cells, or do differentiated cells adopt stem-cell-like properties according to an organ's needs? Here, two scientists present evidence from both sides of the debate.

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