The function of female germline stem cells (FGSCs, also called oogonial stem cells) in the adult mammalian ovary is currently debated5 d( y* n; P7 Q. E$ a) ]/ i
in the scientific community. As the evidence to support or discard the possible crucial role of this new class of germ cells in mammals; K4 O( z' ~" ^
has been extensively discussed, in this review, we wonder which could be their origin. We will assume that FGSCs are present in the ) D$ j( |0 n+ P: v; I8 D6 k8 @6 dpost-natal ovaries and speculate as to what origin and characteristics such cells could have. We believe that the definition of these * u0 S0 z) S2 P' Afeatures might shed light on future experimental approaches that could clarify the ongoing debate.作者: lidd14 时间: 2014-1-11 12:07