title: Oxidative-reductionist approaches to stem and progenitor cell function.
abstract: Redox status is a critical modulator of stem and progenitor cell function. In this issue of Cell Stem Cell, Le Belle et al. (2011) demonstrate that oxidation promotes self-renewal of neuroepithelial stem cells, revealing fascinating differences-and surprising similarities-with how redox pathways regulate glial progenitor cells.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomedical Genetics, University of Rochester Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642, USA. mark_noble@urmc.rochester.edu
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Noble
authors.forename: Chris
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pröschel
authors.forename: Margot
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mayer-Pröschel