The development of the adult intestinal stem cells: Insights from studies on thyroid hormone-dependent amphibian metamorphosis
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Adult organ-specific stem cells are essential for organ homeostasis and repair in adult vertebrates. The intestine is one of the best-studied organs in this regard. The intestinal epithelium undergoes constant self-renewal throughout adult life across vertebrates...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-09-01
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| Series: | Cell & Bioscience |
| Online Access: | http://www.cellandbioscience.com/content/1/1/30 |