Chapter 5
Adult Stem Cell Niches and Their Regulatory Molecular Mechanisms
John Ku, Wadah Alhassen, Haifen Huang, Salaheldin S. Soliman, Ahmed RN Ibrahim and Ahmed HK El-Hashash
Abstract
The activation, survival, and quiescence of stem cells (SCs) are dependent on signaling within their niche or microenvironment. There are many types of SCs and SC niches that can be found in the human body. A single organ may contain more than one niche to accommodate for both slow and fast cycling SC populations. It appears that many SC niches possess similarities in both their cellular and molecular components. This chapter focuses on cellular organization, key molecular regulators, and the role of SC niches in aging and cancer.
Total Pages: 106-120 (15)
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