The Regulation of Normal and Leukemia Stem Cells

Dear Colleagues,

Normal and leukemia stem cells are crucial to understanding the function of the hematopoietic system and the development of leukemia. Normal hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are responsible for the continuous regeneration of the blood system, while leukemia stem cells (LSCs) are the origin cells of leukemia, possessing chemoresistance and disease relapse capacity. The in-depth exploration of the characteristics and regulatory mechanisms of these stem cells is of great significance for the development of novel treatment strategies and the enhancement of outcomes for leukemia patients. This Special Issue will highlight the current understanding of both the cellular and molecule mechanisms involved in normal and leukemia stem cells in normal and diseased states.

This Special Issue, entitled “The Regulation of Normal and Leukemia Stem Cells”, will foreground recent advances in haematopoiesis research. We encourage the submission of reviews and experimental articles, and look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Meng Zhao
Guest Editor

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