Embryonal Carcinoma Stem Cells

**Definition:** The malignant stem cells of TERATOCARCINOMAS, which resemble pluripotent stem cells of the BLASTOCYST INNER CELL MASS. The EC cells can be grown in vitro, and experimentally induced to differentiate. They are used as a model system for studying early embryonic cell differentiation.

**Tree numbers:** - A11.251.860.590 - A11.872.650.500 - A11.872.700.250.500

**Synonyms:** - Embryonal Carcinoma Cells - Teratocarcinoma Stem Cells