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The need to revisit the definition of mesenchymal and adult stem cells based on their functional att...

The need to revisit the definition of mesenchymal and adult stem cells based on their functional att...

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The need to revisit the definition of mesenchymal and adult stem cells based on their functional attributes

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The need to revisit the definition of mesenchymal and adult stem cells based on their functional attributes

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England: BioMed Central

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Stem cell research & therapy, 2018-03, Vol.9 (1), p.78-78, Article 78

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English

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England: BioMed Central

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A debate is ongoing about the 'stem cell' status of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). This can easily be resolved based on the definition of a stem cell. 'True' stem cells are expected to undergo asymmetric cell divisions (ACD) whereby they divide to self-renew and give rise to a slightly bigger, differentiated cell. However, MSCs like any other adult...

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The need to revisit the definition of mesenchymal and adult stem cells based on their functional attributes

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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_2fb7b1d74dd44e728fdd40596cbab647

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_2fb7b1d74dd44e728fdd40596cbab647

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1757-6512

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1757-6512

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10.1186/s13287-018-0833-1

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