Stem Cell terms starting with F

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1. Fate (of cell progeny) The normal outcome of differentiation of a cell's progeny.
2. Feeder cell layer Cells that are utilized in co-culture to maintain pluripotent stem cells. Cells usually consist of mouse embryonic fibroblasts.
3. Feeder layer Cells used in co-culture to maintain pluripotent stem cells. Cells usually consist of mouse embryonic fibroblasts.
4. Fertilization The union of two gametes from opposite sexes to form a zygote. Typically, each gamete contains a haploid set of chromosomes.
5. Fetal calf serum A type of culture medium often used in the culture of stem cells. It provides a number of growth factors.
6. Fetus (FEET-us) The developing offspring from 7 to 8 weeks after conception until birth.
7. Fibroblast A connective tissue cell that makes and secretes collagen proteins.
8. Fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) A technique that can separate and analyze cells, which are labeled with fluorochrome-conjugated antibody, by their fluorescence and light scattering…
9. Follistatin An inhibitory factor produced during embryonic development that affects the growth and differentiation of the pancreas.