WITHOUT THIS PROTEIN, DAMAGED MUSCLE TURNS TO FAT AND SCAR TISSUE

A protein once thought to mainly protect chromosome ends may also be essential for keeping muscle stem cells ready to repair injuries. Researchers found that TRF2 helps these cells maintain their identity and coordinate the cycle of rest, repair, and renewal.

Health & Medicine News -- Scienc reports that a protein once thought to mainly protect chromosome ends may also be essential for keeping muscle stem cells ready to repair injuries.

The report adds: Researchers found that TRF2 helps these cells maintain their identity and coordinate the cycle of rest, repair, and renewal.

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