Characterization in mice of the stromal niche maintaining AT2 stem cell self-renewal in homeostasis and disease
Sara Taghizadeh, Monika Heiner, Jochen Wilhelm, Susane Herold, Chengshui Chen, Jin‐San Zhang, Savério Bellusci
This study identifies rMC-Sca1PosFgf10Pos cells as a functional population critical for maintaining AT2 stem cell self-renewal and differentiation in mice, with implications for fibrosis and COVID-19 pathogenesis.
bioRxiv · Jan 28, 2021 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology