15 years of gut stem cell research may have been based on a case of mistaken identity, as true gut stem cells are found in the isthmus region.

2 Columbia Uni studies reveal 15 years of gut stem cell research may have been based on a case of mistaken identity. True gut stem cells found in isthmus region, produce different proteins and respond to different signals. New findings could revitalize regenerative medicine by identifying ways to activate less productive stem cells in hearts, lungs, and brains.

June 06, 2024
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