Phenomena and Processes

Stem Cell Niche

A particular zone of tissue composed of a specialized microenvironment where stem cells are retained in a undifferentiated, self-renewable state.

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Abstract

A particular zone of tissue composed of a specialized microenvironment where stem cells are retained in a undifferentiated, self-renewable state.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Stem Cell Microenvironment
  • Cell Microenvironment, Stem
  • Cell Microenvironments, Stem
  • Cell Niche, Stem
  • Cell Niches, Stem
  • Microenvironment, Stem Cell
  • Microenvironments, Stem Cell
  • Niche, Stem Cell
  • Niches, Stem Cell
  • Stem Cell Microenvironments
  • Stem Cell Niches

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2009

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Previous Indexing

  • Stem Cells (1992-2008)

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  1. G04.366.249w

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NLM Classification

QU 375

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Stem Cell Niche. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055153. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055153
  2. Stem Cell Niche. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem-cell_niche
  3. Stem Cell Niche. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16729831