Satellite cells in human skeletal muscle plasticity

Skeletal muscle satellite cells are considered to play a crucial role in muscle fiber maintenance, repair and remodelling. Our knowledge of the role of satellite cells in muscle fiber adaptation has traditionally relied on in vitro cell and in vivo animal models. Over the past decade, a genuine effo...

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Main Authors: Tim eSnijders, Joshua P Nederveen, Bryon R McKay, Sophie eJoanisse, Lex B Verdijk, Luc JC van Loon, Gianni eParise
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphys.2015.00283/full