Translations:Somatyczne komórki macierzyste/1/en

Definition

Adult somatic stem cells are found in multiple tissues and organs, where they play a major role in maintaining homeostasis, as well as tissue plasticity and repair. They have a capacity for self-renewal and differentiation. Their populations, residing in a specific microenvironment of their cellular niche, are heterogenous, dynamic, and made up of both quiescent and active cells. They are considered an attractive material for regenerative medicine, as in comparison with some cell lines they do not carry the risk of forming tumours, are not sourced from embryos, and exhibit low immunogenicity even in the case of allogeneic transplants.