Progress in the research of adult germline stem cells
- VernacularTitle:成体生殖干细胞研究进展
- Author:
Yubin WANG
;
Bin CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Adult germline stem cell;
Spermatogonial stem cell;
Testis;
Ovary;
Plasticity
- From:
Journal of Medical Postgraduates
2003;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Generally speaking,embryonic stem cells,embryonic germ cells and embryonal carcinoma cells are pluripotent stem cells and they have the potential to differentiate into germ cells.Spermatogonial stem cells is unique adult germline stem cells and can differentiate into sperm.Recent research with stem cells from both embryonic and adult origin will be discussed with particular attention to results that challenge conventional wisdom about the presence of germline stem cells in adults and the plasticity of adult stem cell types.This review focuses on the progress in the research of germline stem cells and introduces the origin and plasticity of adult germline stem cells and its future directions in medical science.
