MITOCHONDRIA IN MUSCLE STEM CELL BIOLOGY: GATEKEEPERS OF FATE, FUNCTION, AND REGENERATION.

Mireille Khacho, Yan Burelle

Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada, 613-562-5800.Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada, 613-562-5800. · pubmed

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Abstract

Muscle stem cells (MuSCs) are essential for muscle regeneration, but their function declines with aging

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Research summary

Mitochondria play a crucial role in the fate and function of muscle stem cells, influencing muscle regeneration. The paper is relevant as it addresses the decline of muscle stem cell function with aging, which is a key aspect of the aging process and its impact on regenerative capacity.

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