Hematopoietic Cells (HSCs)
– begin in yolk sac –> bone marrow- involved in maturation phase –> differentiate into other cells
Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are a type of multipotent stem cell that are responsible for the production of various blood cell types. HSCs are located primarily in the bone marrow, but they can also be found in other tissues, such as the spleen and the liver.
HSCs have the ability to self-renew and differentiate into a variety of different blood cell types, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This makes them essential for maintaining the body’s blood supply.
There are two main types of HSCs – myeloid and lymphoid. Myeloid HSCs differentiate into red blood cells, platelets, and most types of white blood cells. Lymphoid HSCs differentiate into B cells, T cells, and natural killer cells.
HSCs play a critical role in the immune response to infection and disease. They interact with other cells in the immune system to promote and regulate the production of various blood cell types.
Deficiencies or mutations in HSCs can lead to various blood disorders, such as anemia, leukemia, and immune system disorders.
Research into HSCs is ongoing, with the potential for HSCs to be utilized in regenerative medicine and to treat a variety of diseases.
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