Intestinal stem cells in mammals and Drosophila

Cell Stem Cell. 2009 Feb 6;4(2):124-7. doi: 10.1016/j.stem.2009.01.009.

Abstract

In the last few years, our knowledge of intestinal stem cell biology has flourished. Here we review recent developments in this exciting field, paying special attention to the characterization of Drosophila and mammalian intestinal stem cells.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Drosophila Proteins / metabolism
  • Drosophila* / anatomy & histology
  • Drosophila* / physiology
  • Intestines / cytology*
  • Intestines / physiology
  • Mammals*
  • Receptors, Notch / metabolism
  • Signal Transduction / physiology
  • Stem Cells / cytology
  • Stem Cells / physiology*
  • Wnt Proteins / metabolism
  • Wnt1 Protein / metabolism

Substances

  • Drosophila Proteins
  • Receptors, Notch
  • Wnt Proteins
  • Wnt1 Protein
  • wg protein, Drosophila