eriyttämisvaihe
Eriyttämisvaihe, which translates to "differentiation phase" in English, is a key concept in biological development. It refers to the process by which a less specialized cell becomes a more specialized cell type. This transformation is crucial for the formation of tissues, organs, and ultimately, the entire organism. During differentiation, cells acquire specific structures and functions that distinguish them from their progenitor cells and from other cell types.
This process is typically initiated by signaling pathways that trigger changes in gene expression. Certain genes
While differentiation is generally considered a one-way process, meaning a specialized cell does not typically revert