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Niche retreats for stem cells

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Leukaemic cells and normal blood-producing cells relate differently to their surroundings. This concept has now been extended to leukaemic stem cells, suggesting a fresh approach to therapy.

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Figure 1: Putative migration of stem cells between the bloodstream and bone marrow.

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Williams, D., Cancelas, J. Niche retreats for stem cells. Nature 444, 827–828 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/444827a

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