Long-Term Expansion of Basal Cells and Novel Differentiation Methods Identify Mechanisms for Switching Claudin Expression in Normal Epithelia

    April 2025 in “ Scientific Reports ”
    Akihito Inoko, Norihito Soga, M. Suzuki … Kenji Kasai
    Studysummary This study developed a culture method to expand and differentiate primary mammary basal cells, identifying key transcription factors like EGR1 and ELF3 that influence Claudin expression and actin organization, offering insights into epithelial cell biology and potential applications in related research fields.
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