Monday, July 11, 2011

Key Protein Reveals Secret of Stem Cell Pluripotency

Source: RIKEN
Date: July 11, 2011

Summary:

A protein that helps maintain mouse stem cell pluripotency has been identified by researchers at the RIKEN Omics Science Center. The finding, published in the August issue of Stem Cells (first published online July 26, 2011), points the way to advances in regenerative medicine and more effective culturing techniques for human pluripotent stem cells.