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Stem cell-based models of embryos: The need for improved naming conventions

Stem cell-based models of embryos are known by various names, with different naming conventions, leading to confusion regarding their composition and potential. We propose the need for a general term for the field to promote public engagement and the development of a systematic nomenclature system t...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Matthews, Kirstin R.W., Wagner, Daniel S., Warmflash, Aryeh
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8185370/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33770498
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.stemcr.2021.02.018
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Sumario:Stem cell-based models of embryos are known by various names, with different naming conventions, leading to confusion regarding their composition and potential. We propose the need for a general term for the field to promote public engagement and the development of a systematic nomenclature system to differentiate between specific models.