Proliferation/quiescence: the controversial "aller-retour"

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The vast majority of cells, from prokaryotes up to vertebrate organisms, spend most of their time in quiescence, a state defined as a temporary and reversible absence of proliferation. Establishing the quiescent state while maintaining the capacity to re-enter th...

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Main Authors: Sagot Isabelle, Daignan-Fornier Bertrand
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:Cell Division
Online Access:http://www.celldiv.com/content/6/1/10