Stem cell scaffolds. In the search for the ideal stem cell to treat Duchenne’s muscular
dystrophy, researchers have realized that muscle stem cells do a better
job of rebuilding muscle when they are embedded in a matrix that
resembles the architectural support the cells have in the body. When
satellite cells are embedded in biodegradable 3D protein scaffolds, they
are able to form normal skeletal muscle in a dish. The ability to
expand muscle stem cells and their progenitors in a dish will be an
extremely valuable tool for future regenerative therapies.
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