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Cell Differentiation

Cell differentiation is a fundamental process in the development of multicellular organisms, where a single cell divides and gives rise to many diverse cell types that combine to form organs and tissues. During this process, cells acquire distinct forms, structures, and functions based on the expression of cell-type…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 41× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Cell differentiation is a fundamental process in the development of multicellular organisms, where a single cell divides and gives rise to many diverse cell types that combine to form organs and tissues. During this process, cells acquire distinct forms, structures, and functions based on the expression of cell-type-specific genes. Cell differentiation is essential for the proper functioning of multicellular organisms, since it allows for the coordination and specialization of cells to generate well-defined and organized cell types that interact in a coordinated manner. It also enables cells to acquire tissue- and organ-specific functions that facilitate the organism's ability to survive in its environment. In addition, it plays an important role in the development of organs and tissues, and in the formation of specialized cellular structures like the nervous system, muscle fibers, and bone matrix. As such, cell differentiation is a vital process that is fundamental to the growth and maintenance of all multicellular species.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 41 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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