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There has been some suggesting evidence through numerous studies that FS cells may act as pituitary stem cells (SC). More specifically, using the S100β marker to identify FS cells and isolate them scientists have manage to find a connection between these cells and the production of interconnections and gap junction  with nearby FS cells, as well as activation of proliferation. Nonetheless, these processes need to require the presence of a laminin receptor (integrin β1) in combination with FS cells otherwise FS are incapable of proliferating

Moreover, FS as well as what is remaining of the Rathke’s pouch (the structure which gives rise to the anterior pituitary) known as the marginal zone seem to be involved in a cell renewal system for hormonal cells. Indirect evidence from goat as well as rat cell’s has lead to suggestions that the s100β+ cells may act as intermediate cells during the formation of adult pituitary cells as well as their possible contribution to junctions between cells Nonetheless, more research needs to be done regarding the direct linkage between FS and their stem cell behavior.