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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 21, 2016; 22(31): 7099-7110
Published online Aug 21, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i31.7099
Table 2 Debate on intestinal stem cells’ locations and their relevant characteristics
LocationRepresentative research byNumber per cryptSensitivity to IRCell-cycleCell-divisionDNA segregation
CBCClevers H’s team14-16Less than mature cells21.5 hSymmetryRandom
4+ positionPotten CS’s team4-6Apoptosis upon receiving 1 cGyApproximately 24 hAsymmetryHierarchy