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The function of female germline stem cells (FGSCs, also called oogonial stem cells) in the adult mammalian ovary is currently debated( _) e- | k$ i* a- x. Q
in the scientific community. As the evidence to support or discard the possible crucial role of this new class of germ cells in mammals
4 c- B4 B' O6 W) Khas been extensively discussed, in this review, we wonder which could be their origin. We will assume that FGSCs are present in the
( k( m7 ~& c; G# m Q4 F3 t7 I$ zpost-natal ovaries and speculate as to what origin and characteristics such cells could have. We believe that the definition of these
5 _+ _4 q% y; T: N( o sfeatures might shed light on future experimental approaches that could clarify the ongoing debate. |
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