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09 June 2026
Lining the Uterus
Adult stem cells regenerate the womb-lining or endometrium, and are thought to contribute to the debilitating disorder endometriosis. In this study, using endometrial tissue from humans and mice, the stem cells bearing a high level of the enzyme ALDH1A1 were identified as the critical hormone-sensitive population underlying the lining's development and function – and therefore a possible target for treating endometriosis
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