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Protein Puppeteer Pulls Muscle Stem Cells' Strings

A new study from scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys shows how a protein in the jelly-like substance between muscle cells promotes a thriving community of functional muscle stem cells needed for efficient muscle regeneration. The researchers also found that levels of this protein decrease with age, leading to a decline in muscle stem cells and muscle repair. Restoring appropriate amounts of this protein may be a therapeutic strategy for age-related muscle loss.

December 5, 2025


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