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Bioengineered hybrid muscle fiber for regenerative medicine – EurekAlert
Scientists regenerate damaged muscle tissue using cell reprogramming technology and natural-synthetic hybrid scaffold.
IMAGE: Schematic illustration of the 3D skeletal muscle-like bioengineered constructs
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Credit: Institute for Basic Science
Muscle is the largest organ that accounts for 40% of body mass and plays an essential role in maintaining our lives. Muscle tissue is notable for its unique ability for spontaneous regeneration. However, in serious injuries such as those sustained in car accidents or tumor resection which results in a volumetric muscle loss (VML), the muscle’s ability to recover is…
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