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Factors inducing transdifferentiation of myoblasts into adipocytes.
Journal of cellular physiology - 1 Apr 2021
Wang Liyi, Shan Tizhong
Abstract excerpt
Fat infiltration in skeletal muscle is observed in several myopathies, is associated with muscular dysfunction, and is strongly correlated with insulin resistance, diabetes, obesity, and aging. In animal production, skeletal muscle fat (also known as intermuscular and intramuscular fat) is positively related to meat quality including tenderness, flavor, and juiciness. Thus, understanding the cell origin and...
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