Ovarian ecdysteroid biosynthesis and female germline stem cells

The germline stem cells (GSCs) are critical for gametogenesis throughout the adult life. Stem cell identity is maintained by local signals from a specialized microenvironment called the niche. However, it is unclear how systemic signals regulate stem cell activity in response to environmental cues....

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Main Authors: Tomotsune Ameku, Yuto Yoshinari, Ruriko Fukuda, Ryusuke Niwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-07-01
Series:Fly
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19336934.2017.1291472