Stem cells tightly regulate dead cell clearance to maintain tissue fitness
K. S. Stewart, K. A. Gonzales, S. Yuan, M. T. Tierney, A. R. Bonny, Y. Yang, N. R. Infarinato, C. J. Cowley, J. M. Levorse, H. A. Pasolli, S. Ghosh, C. V. Rothlin, E. Fuchs
The paper shows stem cells can temporarily act as phagocytes to clear dead cells, regulated by lipids and retinoids to maintain tissue health.
bioRxiv · May 22, 2023Cell Biology