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Progenitor Cell Heterogeneity in the Adult Carotid Body Germinal Niche
Author/s | Sobrino Cabello, Verónica
Annese, Valentina ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Pardal Redondo, Ricardo ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Department | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Fisiología Médica y Biofísica |
Publication Date | 2019 |
Deposit Date | 2024-01-31 |
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ISBN/ISSN | 978-3-030-11095-6 (Print) 978-3-030-11096-3 (Online) |
Abstract | Somatic stem cells confer plasticity to adult tissues, permitting their maintenance, repair and adaptation to a changing environment. Adult germinal niches supporting somatic stem cells have been thoroughly characterized ... Somatic stem cells confer plasticity to adult tissues, permitting their maintenance, repair and adaptation to a changing environment. Adult germinal niches supporting somatic stem cells have been thoroughly characterized throughout the organism, including in central and peripheral nervous systems. Stem cells do not reside alone within their niches, but they are rather accompanied by multiple progenitor cells that not only contribute to the progression of stem cell lineage but also regulate their behavior. Understanding the mechanisms underlying these interactions within the niche is crucial to comprehend associated pathologies and to use stem cells in cell therapy. We have described a stunning germinal niche in the adult peripheral nervous system: the carotid body. This is a chemoreceptor organ with a crucial function during physiological adaptation to hypoxia. We have shown the presence of multipotent stem cells within this niche, escorted by multiple restricted progenitor cell types that contribute to niche physiology and hence organismal adaptation to the lack of oxygen. Herein, we discuss new and existing data about the nature of all these stem and progenitor cell types present in the carotid body germinal niche, discussing their role in physiology and their clinical relevance for the treatment of diverse pathologies. |
Citation | Sobrino Cabello, V., Annese, V., y Pardal Redondo, R. (2019). Progenitor Cell Heterogeneity in the Adult Carotid Body Germinal Niche. En Stem Cells Heterogeneity - Novel Concepts (pp. 19-38). Cham, Switzerland: Springer. |
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