Asymmetric stem cell division: precision for robustness.
作者:
Inaba(Mayu),Yamashita(Yukiko M)
状态:
发布时间2012-10-08
, 更新时间 2016-05-18
期刊:
Cell Stem Cell
摘要:
Asymmetric cell division (ACD) produces two daughter cells with distinct fates or characteristics. Many adult stem cells use ACD as a means of maintaining stem cell number and thus tissue homeostasis. Here, we review recent progress on ACD, discussing conservation between stem and non-stem cell systems, molecular mechanisms, and the biological meaning of ACD.