Article
Stem Cell Review Series: Aging of the skeletal muscle stem cell niche
5 May 2008
Abstract excerpt
Declining stem cell function during aging contributes to impaired tissue function. Muscle-specific stem cells ('satellite cells') are responsible for generating new muscle in response to injury in the adult. However, aged muscle displays a significant reduction in regenerative abilities and an increased susceptibility to age-related pathologies. This review describes components of the satellite cell niche and...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
