Stem cell systems and regeneration in planaria
Stem cell systems and regeneration in planaria
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Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag
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English
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Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag
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Planarians are members of the Platyhelminthes (flatworms). These animals have evolved a remarkable stem cell system. A single pluripotent adult stem cell type (“neoblast”) gives rise to the entire range of cell types and organs in the planarian body plan, including a brain, digestive-, excretory-, sensory- and reproductive systems. Neoblasts are ab...
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Stem cell systems and regeneration in planaria
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3552358
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3552358
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0949-944X
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1432-041X
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10.1007/s00427-012-0426-4
