Epigenetic Regulation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells: A Focus on Osteogenic and Adipogenic Differentiation
Stem cells are characterized by their capability to self-renew and terminally differentiate into multiple cell types. Somatic or adult stem cells have a finite self-renewal capacity and are lineage-restricted. The use of adult stem cells for therapeutic purposes has been a topic of recent interest...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Stem Cells International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/201371 |