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Self-renewal, multipotency, and the existence of two cell populations within an epithelial stem cell niche

Authors :
Blanpain, Cedric
Lowry, William E.
Geoghegan, Andrea
Polak, Lisa
Fuchs, Elaine
Source :
Cell. Sept 3, 2004, Vol. 118 Issue 5, p635, 14 p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

New methods to allow clonal analyses and engraftment of hair follicles containing a reservoir of stem cells are reported and the two defining features of stem cells, namely self-renewal and multi-potency are demonstrated. Within stem cells there are two distinct populations, one preceding the other temporarily.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00928674
Volume :
118
Issue :
5
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Cell
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.125853219