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World J Stem Cells. Nov 26, 2016; 8(11): 367-375
Published online Nov 26, 2016. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v8.i11.367
Figure 4
Figure 4 The fate of tubular progenitors. Tubular progenitors are believed to be involved in renal tissue maintenance and regeneration. This stem cell population is lineage-restricted to a specific segment of the nephron. For example, the red progenitor is predestined to become PCT, the green progenitor is predestined to become DCT, and the yellow progenitor is predestined to become CD. PCT: Proximal convoluted tubule; DCT: Distal convoluted tubule; CD: Collecting duct.