| Literature DB >> 26911907 |
Janel L Kopp1, Markus Grompe2, Maike Sander3.
Abstract
Cell replacement in adult organs can be achieved through stem cell differentiation or the replication or transdifferentiation of existing cells. In the adult liver and pancreas, stem cells have been proposed to replace tissue cells, particularly following injury. Here we review how specialized cell types are produced in the adult liver and pancreas. Based on current evidence, we propose that the plasticity of differentiated cells, rather than stem cells, accounts for tissue repair in both organs.Mesh:
Year: 2016 PMID: 26911907 DOI: 10.1038/ncb3309
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Cell Biol ISSN: 1465-7392 Impact factor: 28.824