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In vivo genetic cell lineage tracing reveals that oviductal secretory cells self-renew and give rise to ciliated cells.
Development (Cambridge, England) - 1 Sept 2017
Ghosh Arnab, Syed Shafiq M, Tanwar Pradeep S
Abstract excerpt
The epithelial lining of the fallopian tube is vital for fertility, providing nutrition to gametes and facilitating their transport. It is composed of two major cell types: secretory cells and ciliated cells. Interestingly, human ovarian cancer precursor lesions primarily consist of secretory cells. It is unclear why secretory cells are the dominant cell type in these lesions. Additionally, the underlying...
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