Stem cells in the wild: understanding the World of stem cells through intravital imaging

Samara Brown; Valentina Greco

doi:10.1016/j.stem.2014.11.006

Stem cells in the wild: understanding the World of stem cells through intravital imaging

Cell Stem Cell. 2014 Dec 4;15(6):683-6. doi: 10.1016/j.stem.2014.11.006.

Authors

Samara Brown¹, Valentina Greco²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Genetics, Yale School of Medicine, 315 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT 06510, USA.
² Department of Genetics, Yale School of Medicine, 315 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT 06510, USA; Department of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine, 315 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT 06510, USA; Yale Stem Cell Center, Yale School of Medicine, 315 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT 06510, USA; Yale Cancer Center, Yale School of Medicine, 315 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT 06510, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

Abstract

The limitations of canonical imaging techniques have hampered our abilities to study stem cells in their native environment. Here, we discuss some of the exciting ways stem cells are being visualized by intravital imaging, the intriguing discoveries that have resulted from these endeavors, and the future of this stimulating field.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Cell Communication
Diagnostic Imaging / instrumentation
Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
Humans
Microscopy, Fluorescence, Multiphoton
Regeneration
Staining and Labeling
Stem Cell Niche / physiology*
Stem Cells / physiology*

Abstract

Publication types

MeSH terms

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