Tag: pluripotent
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Potency
Definition: Ability of a particular stem cell to generate various differentiated cell types. Stem cells have ability of self renewal. In mammals, 1) Totipotent Stem Cells: Capable of forming every cell in the embryo. Also, capable of forming trophoblast cells of placenta. Example: Zygote & first 4-8 blastomeres. 2) Pluripotent Stem Cells: Capable of forming…
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HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL
All blood cells arises from a type of stem cell called Hematopoietic Stem Cell (HSC) and the process is called haematopoiesis. HSCs are pluripotent. Stem cells are self renewing. Stem cell maintain their population by cell division. Location : Bone Marrow PROGENITOR CELLS – DIFFERENTIATE INTO SPECIFIC CELL TYPES BUT HAVE LOST THE ABILITY TO…