A review of stem cells of fruit fly intestine
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Key Words：fruit fly, intestine stem cell, niche, signal pathway
Abstract： Research on the intestinal stem cells of the fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster Meigen) have touched upon many aspects of biology. Most research has concentrated on the stem cell niche, the control of signal pathways and cell division. We present here recent advances in this field. The intestinal stem cells of fruit flies and vertebrates have many similarities, so investigation of fruit fly intestinal stem cells may provide a theoretical basis for research on vertebrate intestinal stem cells.