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The adult hemopoietic stem cell plasticity debate: idols vs new paradigms

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The debate surrounding adult stem cell plasticity derives from a confusion regarding definitions of important terms and the identification of key questions. After defining plasticity, lineage, differentiation and transdifferentiation, the authors put forth a framework for future dialogue as well as their perspective on the stem cell plasticity debate.

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Moore, B., Quesenberry, P. The adult hemopoietic stem cell plasticity debate: idols vs new paradigms. Leukemia 17, 1205–1210 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.leu.2402956

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