A genetic approach in the mouse has been used to examine how skeletal muscle stem cells are born, and how they acquire their identity. (eurosystemproject.eu)
Further research will focus on generating skeletal muscle stem cells that can respond to continuous injury and regenerate new muscle long - term using the team's new isolation and maturation strategy. (sciencedaily.com)
One of the molecular mysteries hindering development of regenerative therapy for muscles is uncovering the precise genetic and molecular processes that cause skeletal muscle stem cells (called myoblasts) to fuse and form the striated muscle fibers that allow movement. (sciencedaily.com)