Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Stem Cell Divisions: An Adaptation against Cancer?

Traditionally, it has been held that a central characteristic of stem cells is their ability to divide asymmetrically. Recent advances in inducible genetic labeling provided ample evidence that symmetric stem cell divisions play an important role in adult mammalian homeostasis. It is well understood...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Shahriyari, Leili, Komarova, Natalia L.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3812169/