Biomarker could help scientists choose the right cell line when conducting stem cell experiments

WNT3 helps pinpoint stem cell lines primed to turn into liver, pancreas and similar tissues; other genes may help select other lineages Boston, Mass..- According to researchers at Boston Children's Hospital, stem cells that strongly express a gene called WNT3 are biased to develop into cells and tissues including pancreas, liver and bladder.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-06/bch-bch053113.php