title: Stem cell heterogeneity revealed.
abstract: The skin forms a protective, water-impermeable barrier consisting of heavily crosslinked epithelial cells. However, the specific role of stem cells in sustaining this barrier remains a contentious issue. A detailed analysis of the interfollicular epidermis now proposes a model for how a composite of cells with different properties are involved in its maintenance.
authors.affiliation: BRIC-Biotech Research and Innovation Centre, University of Copenhagen, Ole Maaløes Vej 5, DK-2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark.
authors.forename: Marianne S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Andersen
authors.affiliation: BRIC-Biotech Research and Innovation Centre, University of Copenhagen, Ole Maaløes Vej 5, DK-2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark.
authors.forename: Kim B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Jensen
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D019070:Cell Lineage; D000078404:Epidermal Cells; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D013234:Stem Cells / Q000166:cytology* / Q000378:metabolism