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Stem Cells

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A stem cell is not only quiescent but also immortal, not only immortal but also pluripotent, and not only pluripotent but also homeostatic.

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Tu, SM. (2010). Stem Cells. In: Origin of Cancers. Cancer Treatment and Research, vol 154. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-5968-3_5

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