Cell Biology

ETH Zurich: New aspects in stem cell development discussed

Published in Blood Weekly, January 29th, 2004

Because of their therapeutic potential, stem cells are today a major focus of attention in biomedical research. To realize this potential, however, it is essential to know the signal factors that can regulate the differentiation of a stem cell into the various cell types of an organism.

An important factor in stem cell biology is the signal protein "Wnt". In the case of quite a number of stem cell types, such as embryonal stem cells or stem cells of the central nervous system, "Wnt" results in cell proliferation, while at the same time suppressing the development of mature cell types.

Scientists at the Institute of Cell Biology at ETH Zurich have now...

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Source: Blood Weekly (2004-01-29)

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