Unfortunately, myoblasts, which are precursors to skeletal muscle cells, grow in random directions when cultured using conventional techniques. This limits the potential of myoblast cell sheets ...

Of the various cell types being investigated for this purpose, skeletal myoblasts are an attractive option, because they are readily available from muscle biopsies and, if autologous cells are ...

An Austrian study has shown that injection of autologous myoblasts and fibroblasts is much more effective than collagen injection for the treatment of urinary stress incontinence. The randomized ...

This is especially important in skeletal muscle fibers, which need to be aligned in a single direction. Unfortunately, myoblasts, which are precursors to skeletal muscle cells, grow in random ...

Using a simple yet effective technique, researchers from Doshisha University could harness ultrasound vibrations generated by a piezoelectric transducer to control the orientation of cultured ...

Titin’s regulated integration and mobility after cell fusion support syncytium formation in culture, while limited diffusion in vivo highlights a key challenge for developing effective cell-based ...