Tooth, Hair, and Claw: Comparing Epithelial Stem Cell Niches of Ectodermal Appendages

    February 2014 in “ Experimental Cell Research ”
    Adrien Naveau, Kerstin Seidel, Ophir D. Klein
    Studysummary This review examines the role of stem cells and their niches in continuously growing ectodermal organs like teeth, hair, and claws, providing insights from mouse models without presenting new research findings.
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