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Abstract
Cells exhibit a variety of phenotypes in different stages and diseases. Although several markers for cellular phenotypes have been identified, gene combinations denoting cellular phenotypes have not been completely elucidated. Recent advances in gene analysis have revealed that various gene expression patterns are observed in each cell species and status. In this review, the perspectives of gene combinations in cellular phenotype presentation are discussed. Gene expression profiles change during cellular processes, such as cell proliferation, cell differentiation, and cell death. In addition, epigenetic regulation increases the complexity of the gene expression profile. The role of gene combinations and panels of gene combinations in each cellular condition are also discussed.Keywords: Cancer stem cell; Cellular phenotype; Gene combination; Gene expression; Stem cell
Year: 2013 PMID: 23951387 PMCID: PMC3744131 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v5.i3.61
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World J Stem Cells ISSN: 1948-0210 Impact factor: 5.326