A quiet space during rush hour: Quiescence in primordial germ cells
Quiescence is a common character in stem cells. Low cellular activity in these cells may function to minimize the potential damaging effects of oxidative stress, reduce the number of cells needed for tissue replenishment, and as a consequence, perhaps occupy unique niches. Quiescent stem cells are f...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-12-01
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Series: | Stem Cell Research |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1873506117302313 |