Tag Archives: stem cell

How do Intestinal Stem Cells get their Wnt?

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Intestinal homeostasis and stem cells are not affected when Paneth cells stop producing Wnt, but Wnt is required to maintain the stem cell niche in intestinal epithelial cultures, according to a mouse study in the December issue of Gastroenterology. These … Continue reading →

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Could Bone Marrow Cells Contribute to Stomach Cancer?

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

H pylori recruit bone marrow-derived cells to the gastric mucosa that contribute to tumor development, according to the February issue of Gastroenterology. H pylori infection promotes gastric carcinogenesis through many mechanisms, such as causing inflammation and producing virulence factors that alter … Continue reading →

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