Cell biology: Death brings new life to muscle.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Fusion of muscle cells called myoblasts underlies the generation and maintenance of skeletal muscle throughout an animal’s life. Emerging data indicate that cell death acts as a signal to enhance these processes in mammals.
Medical subject headings
- Angiogenic Proteins
- Apoptosis
- Cell Fusion
- Muscle, Skeletal
- Myoblasts
- Receptors, Cell Surface
- Signal Transduction