A review of insect stem cell types.
Insect stem cells have been described from both embryonic and adult tissues from a diversity of insect species, although much of the focus in insect stem cell research has been on Drosophila. Insects are a vast and diverse group and it is surprising that a critical aspect of their development like stem cells has not received more attention. In this review we discuss the current state of knowledge of insect stem cell types. We examine what stem cell types have been identified from insects, and briefly discuss what is known about their regulation.
Corley
Laura S
LS
Department of Entomology & Center for Reproductive Biology, Washington State University, P.O. Box 646382, Pullman, WA 99164-6382, USA. corley@wsu.edu
Lavine
Mark D
MD
D000818:Animals; D004625:Embryo, Nonmammalian / Q000166:cytology; D007313:Insecta / Q000166:cytology*; D039902:Multipotent Stem Cells / Q000502:physiology; D039904:Pluripotent Stem Cells / Q000502:physiology; D013234:Stem Cells / Q000145:classification*; D039901:Totipotent Stem Cells / Q000502:physiology