The self-renewing lymphoid-biased hematopoietic stem cells support long-term lymphopoiesis in mice
Yao Ma, Xinying Li, Xialin Li, Lisha Wang, Yinglian Xu, Jinglei Zhai, Jinhong Wang, Yu Lan, Bo Zhou, Tao Cheng, Hideo Ema, Fang Dong
The paper identifies a self-renewing lymphoid-biased HSC subset in mice that maintains lymphopoiesis during aging and may serve as a backup source for immune function.
bioRxiv · Nov 3, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology