Epigenetic Erosion in Adult Stem Cells: Drivers and Passengers of Aging
In complex organisms, stem cells are key for tissue maintenance and regeneration. Adult stem cells replenish continuously dividing tissues of the epithelial and connective types, whereas in non-growing muscle and nervous tissues, they are mainly activated upon injury or stress. In addition to replac...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-11-01
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Series: | Cells |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/7/12/237 |