Alkaline Phosphatase-Positive Immortal Mouse Embryo Fibroblasts Are Cells in a Transitional Reprogramming State Induced to Face Environmental Stresses

In this study, we report that immortal mouse embryonic fibroblasts (I-MEFs) have a baseline level of cells positive for alkaline phosphatase (AP + ) staining. Environmental stresses, including long-lasting growth in the absence of expansion and treatment with drugs, enhance the frequency of AP + I-M...

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Main Authors: Monica Evangelista, Mariama El Baroudi, Milena Rizzo, Andrea Tuccoli, Laura Poliseno, Marco Pellegrini, Giuseppe Rainaldi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2015-01-01
Series:Genetics and Epigenetics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4137/GEG.S27696