Glossary
Cell Fate Specification
The crucial process by which undifferentiated cells receive molecular signals and genetic cues that guide them towards developing into specific cell types with distinct functions. This process is essential for the formation of various tissues and organs during embryonic development and plays a role in tissue regeneration in adults.
Cell fate specification refers to the process by which an undifferentiated cell becomes committed to developing into a specific type of cell with a particular function or role in the body. During this process, various molecular signals and genetic cues guide the cell's development, determining its ultimate fate or specialized identity. Cell fate specification is a critical step in the differentiation The process by which stem cells transform into specific, specialized cell types with distinct functions and features. differentiation The process by which stem cells transform into specific, specialized cell types with distinct functions and features. of cells into various tissues and organs during embryonic development and tissue regeneration in adults.