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How is cell differentiation controlled?
Posted December 15, 2023

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Cell differentiation is controlled by gene expression. Transcription and growth factors regulate the activation or suppression of different genes among various cell types, leading to distinct proteomes. Variations in proteomes facilitate the differentiation process, and therefore the specialization of cells. Transcription factors control which genes are expressed, while growth factors assist in cell division. Both play vital roles in the process of cell differentiation.