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- n. biology The change of one type of differentiated cell into another; metaplasia
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“The process is called transdifferentiationâthatâs when specialized cells change from one type into another.”
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“It is also the latest example of a process called 'transdifferentiation', in which adult cells take on an entirely different identity.”
“It does this through the cell development process of transdifferentiation.”
“Most of the fibrogenic cells in the liver are a-smooth muscle actin-expressing myofibroblasts and most are derived from the transdifferentiation of hepatic stellate cells.”
“In vitro transdifferentiation of human fetal type II cells toward a type I-like cell.”
“At that point, scientists will be that much closer to understanding the mechanism that kick-starts transdifferentiation.”
“The finding convinced Wernig and others in the field that there was hope for transdifferentiation after all.”
“Earlier this year, Wernig's research prompted stem-cell biologists Cory Nicholas and Arnold Kriegstein of the University of California, San Francisco, to write: "Such are the developments in cell transdifferentiation that one might ask if stem cells will be dispensable in the quest for regenerative medicine3.”
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vanishedone Telegraph: 'Turritopsis Nutricula is technically known as a hydrozoan and is the only known animal that is capable of reverting completely to its younger self.
'It does this through the cell development process of transdifferentiation.
'Scientists believe the cycle can repeat indefinitely, rendering it potentially immortal.' Feb 3, 2009