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Derivation of Germ Cells from Pluripotent Stem Cells: Prospects and Applications

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Germ cells are unique in that they are responsible for passing genetic information to the next generation. Pluripotent stem cells may differentiate into germ cells and even gametes. Here we review mainly about the progresses of pluripotent stem cell differentiation into germ cells and their potential application.

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    Jinlian Hua, Yue Hu & Long Wang

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Hua, J., Hu, Y., Wang, L. (2012). Derivation of Germ Cells from Pluripotent Stem Cells: Prospects and Applications. In: Hayat, M. (eds) Stem Cells and Cancer Stem Cells, Volume 8. Stem Cells and Cancer Stem Cells, vol 8. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-4798-2_24

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