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Differentiation of Stem Cell into Skeletal Muscle Cell and Application Potentialities in Treating Impaired Skeletal Muscle Tissue
Guo Shanshan1, Shen Zhisen1,2*, Lu Dakai1, Gong Changfeng1, Zhu Yabin1*
1The Medical School, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China;2Lihuili Hospital of Medical School, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315041, China
Abstract: Stem cell is a cell type with the abilities of self-replication and multi-directional differentiation. As the development of technologies of stem cell， biomaterials and tissue engineering， researches are focusing on not only the regulation of cell proliferation and differentiation， but also attempts of clinical application. Constitution and remodeling of skeletal muscle using these technologies will be a promising treatment to cure patients with skeletal muscle diseases. Under appropriate culture conditions and signals’ guidance， stem cells can differentiate into various types of mature cells with specific morphologies and functions. That is the reason why the stem cell is widely used as seeding cells in skeletal muscle reconstruction and even clinical attempt of disease treatment. This article gives a review about the differentiation of stem cells into skeletal muscle cells， the effects of chemical and physical factors on the differentiation and some in vivo evaluations and potential clinical applications to treat muscle diseases.
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