Acoel and platyhelminth models for stem-cell research

Acoel and platyhelminth worms are particularly attractive invertebrate models for stem-cell research because their bodies are continually renewed from large pools of somatic stem cells. Several recent studies, including one in BMC Developmental Biology, are beginning to reveal the cellular dynamics...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Bely, Alexandra E, Sikes, James M
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2010
Materias:
Minireview
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2871518/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20236484
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/jbiol223
Descripción
Sumario:Acoel and platyhelminth worms are particularly attractive invertebrate models for stem-cell research because their bodies are continually renewed from large pools of somatic stem cells. Several recent studies, including one in BMC Developmental Biology, are beginning to reveal the cellular dynamics and molecular basis of stem-cell function in these animals. See research article http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-213X/9/69.

Ejemplares similares