Without this protein, damaged muscle fills with fat and scar tissue
ScienceDaily reports that researchers have found a previously unknown function of TRF2, a protein known for protecting chromosomes: it also helps muscle stem cells maintain their identity and regenerate injured tissue. When the protein was removed in mice, muscles struggled to repair themselves and muscular dystrophy progressed much faster. According to the outlet, the headline says that without the protein, damaged muscle fills with fat and scar tissue, and the finding may point toward ways to repair damaged muscle and treat muscular dystrophy.
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Without this protein, damaged muscle fills with fat and scar tissue
Researchers have uncovered a surprising hidden function of a protein that may hold the key to repairing damaged muscles and treating muscular dystrophy. Known for protecting chromosomes, TRF2 also helps muscle stem cells maintain their identity and regenerate injured tissue. When scientists removed the protein in mice, muscles struggled to repair themselves, and muscular dystrophy progressed dramatically faster.
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