| Literature DB >> 34750068 |
Marshall W Hogarth1, Prech Uapinyoying2, Davi A G Mázala3, Jyoti K Jaiswal4.
Abstract
Aside from myofibers, numerous mononucleated cells reside in the skeletal muscle. These include the mesenchymal cells called fibro-adipogenic progenitors (FAPs), that support muscle development and regeneration in adult muscles. Recent evidence shows that defects in FAP function contributes to chronic muscle diseases and targeting FAPs offers avenues for treating these diseases.Entities:
Keywords: adipogenesis; fibrosis; injury; muscular dystrophy; osteogenesis; stromal cells
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Year: 2021 PMID: 34750068 DOI: 10.1016/j.molmed.2021.10.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Trends Mol Med ISSN: 1471-4914 Impact factor: 11.951