The Haematopoietic Stem Cell Niche: New Insights into the Mechanisms Regulating Haematopoietic Stem Cell Behaviour
The concept of the haematopoietic stem cell (HSC) niche was formulated by Schofield in the 1970s, as a region within the bone marrow containing functional cell types that can maintain HSC potency throughout life. Since then, ongoing research has identified numerous cell types and a plethora of signa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Stem Cells International |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/274564 |