Abstract:IntroductionStem cells are thought to be the only long lived cells in the gastrointestinal epithelium. It is thought they are the target for mutations that may lead to the premalignant Barrett's Metaplasia (BM). These cells are thought to divide slowly allowing DNA dyes to be retained within the stem cells over a long period of time. Here, we have used this characteristic to identify, for the first time, the location of stem cells within the glands of Barrett's oesophagus, an important premalignant condition.M… Show more
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