Apparently in our muscle tissue there are some uncommitted stem cells wandering around - responsible for building the bulging biceps of body builders.
A new report says that these adult stem cells could be used for new muscle-regenerating therapies. Imagine what that would mean for those suffering from muscular dystrophy!!
The research team found that these so-called satellite cells include a mix of those cells committed to muscles and others that are more versatile. Injected into mice these satellite cells replenished the animals' reservoir of cells. It could be that the uncommitted cells might be able to form other tissues, such as fat and bone.
Great news - this time from canadian researchers, and once again showing the advances being made so rapidly (and safely) of using adult stem cells from the toolbox within that we all have.
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