Stem Cell Fundamentals
This process allows stem cells to develop into specialized cell types.
What is differentiation?
Which tumor suppressor protein mediates cell-cycle arrest following the telomere-associated DNA damage response?
What is p53?
This tissue replaces its lining approximately every 4 to 5 days.
What is the gut lining?
This process allows stem cells to produce more stem cells.
What is self-renewal?
This term describes the surrounding environment that regulates stem cell behaviour and changes with age.
What is the stem cell niche?
These stem cells are activated following injury to support skeletal muscle regeneration
What are satellite cells?
This is the resting state in which adult stem cells spend most of their time.
What is quiescence?
This cellular process, listed as defective during aging, is responsible for removing damaged mitochondria.
What is mitophagy?
These stem cells produce blood and immune cells.
What are hematopoietic stem cells?