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What are different types of cell differentiations?

Posted July 9, 2024


Answer

The following include some types of cell differentiations but not all: 

  • Adipose stromal cell differentiation: Cells found in adipose tissue and have the potential to differentiate into various cell types, including adipocytes  and certain mesenchymal cell lineages. 
  • Hematopoietic stem cell differentiation: Found in red bone marrow and can differentiate into all types of blood cells, including white blood cells and lymphocytes. 
  • Keratinocyte differentiation: Basal keratinocytes in the epidermis undergo maturation into specialized cells that form the outermost layer of the skin, known as the stratum corneum. 
  • Osteogenic differentiation: A process by which mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) differentiate into osteoblasts, the bone-forming cells. 
  • Osteoblast differentiation: The final stage of osteogenic differentiation, where osteoprogenitor cells mature into functional osteoblasts. 
  • Smooth muscle differentiation: A process by which undifferentiated precursor cells develop into specialized smooth muscle cells. 
Additional resources

Cellular Differentiation

Stem Cell Research

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