Skeletal muscle regeneration and muscle progenitor cells

Skeletal muscle is the most abundant tissue in the mammalian body and is composed of multinucleated fibers that contract to generate force and movement. In addition, skeletal muscle has the ability to regenerate following severe damage by exercise, toxins or disease. Regeneration is possible because...

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Main Authors: Norio Motohashi, Matthew S. Alexander, Louis M. Kunkel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine 2012-08-01
Series:Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpfsm/1/1/1_151/_pdf/-char/en