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Ancestor Cells and Precursor Cells

Stem Cell Regeneration Center Glossary

Ancestor cell or precursor cell are generic term for a cell that has no capability to renew itself, although it has been found to generate tissue stem cells in some cases, thus contributing to the formation of tissues. Ancestor Cells and Precursor Cells Both “ancestor cells” and “precursor cells” are terms that refer to cells from which other cells are …