Phenomena and Processes

Cell Transdifferentiation

A naturally occurring phenomenon where terminally differentiated cells dedifferentiate to the point where they can switch CELL LINEAGES. The cells then differentiate into other cell types.

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A naturally occurring phenomenon where terminally differentiated cells dedifferentiate to the point where they can switch CELL LINEAGES. The cells then differentiate into other cell types.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Transdifferentiation, Cell
  • Cell Transdifferentiations
  • Transdifferentiations, Cell

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Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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CELLULAR REPROGRAMMING is also available

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History Note

2008

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Previous Indexing

  • Cell Differentiation (1968-2007)

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  1. G04.356w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cell Transdifferentiation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D054338. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D054338
  2. Cell Transdifferentiation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transdifferentiation
  3. Cell Transdifferentiation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2300675