Research from University of Michigan provides new data about stem cell research
March 9th, 2009
2009 MAR 9 -- "Asymmetric stem cell division, as a means of maintaining adequate numbers of stem cells, has attracted widespread attention from researchers in the stem cell biology field," investigators in the United States report.
"Yet, the molecular and cellular mechanisms that govern asymmetric stem cell division remain poorly understood. Stem cells are not the only cell population that divides asymmetrically, and fortunately, great progress has been made in the understanding of asymmetric cell division during development, providing insight into strategies that stem cells may employ to divide asymmetrically," wrote Y.M. Yamashita and colleagues, University of Michigan.
The researchers concluded: "This review will summarize the importance of stem cell function and the role of asymmetric division in controlling stem cell behavior."
Yamashita and colleagues published their study in Frontiers in Bioscience (Regulation of asymmetric stem cell division: spindle orientation and the centrosome. Frontiers in Bioscience, 2009;14():3003-3011).
For additional information, contact Y.M. Yamashita, University of Michigan, Center Stem Cell Biology, Institute Life Science, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
The publisher of the journal Frontiers in Bioscience can be contacted at: Frontiers in Bioscience Inc., C, O North Shore University Hospital, Biomedical Research Center, 350 Community Dr., Manhasset, NY 11030, USA.
Keywords: United States, Ann Arbor, Aging, Cell Biology, Stem Cell Research, University of Michigan.
This article was prepared by Stem Cell Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, Stem Cell Week via NewsRx.com.
