Stem cells and the philosopher's stone.

Journal article

Stem cell biology is now one of the most exciting and rapidly advancing areas of scientific endeavor. Promises of cures of a wide variety of diseases by specific replacement of damaged or malfunctional tissues by use of totipotent or multipotent stem cells is on the horizon in clinical practice. Stem cells derived from the embryo and from adult tissues have been shown to have extensive potentials for self-renewal and differentiation. In addition, the plasticities of phenotype exhibited in viv...

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Authors: Triffitt, J

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Journal of cellular biochemistry. Supplement
• Volume: 38
• Issue: S38
• Pages: 13-19
• Publication date: 2002-01-01
• DOI: 10.1002/jcb.10098
• EISSN: 0730-6652
• ISSN: 0733-1959
• Language: English
• Keywords: Cell Division; Tissue Therapy; Stem Cells; Humans; Stem Cell Transplantation; Cell Lineage; Wound Healing; Animals; Hematopoietic System; Cell Differentiation