The muscle satellite cell at 50: the formative years
2011

The muscle satellite cell at 50: the formative years

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Author Information

Author(s): Juergen Scharner, Peter S Zammit

Primary Institution: King's College London

Conclusion

Muscle satellite cells are essential for muscle growth, homeostasis, and repair.

Supporting Evidence

  • Satellite cells are the resident stem cells of skeletal muscle.
  • Satellite cells supply myoblasts for muscle growth and repair.
  • The discovery of satellite cells has significantly advanced our understanding of muscle biology.

Takeaway

Muscle satellite cells help our muscles grow and heal when they get hurt.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/2044-5040-1-28

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