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Myoblasts
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Embryonic (precursor) cells of the myogenic lineage that develop from the MESODERM. They undergo proliferation, migrate to their various sites, and then differentiate into the appropriate form of myocytes (MYOCYTES, SKELETAL; MYOCYTES, CARDIAC; MYOCYTES, SMOOTH MUSCLE). |
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prefer specifics |
| Previously Indexed: |
Muscle, Skeletal (1972-2002),Muscles (1966-2002) |
Myoblasts Categories.
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Myoblasts, Cardiac - Precursor cells destined to differentiate into cardiac myocytes (MYOCYTES, CARDIAC). |
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Myoblasts, Skeletal - Precursor cells destined to differentiate into skeletal myocytes (MYOCYTES, SKELETAL). |
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Myoblasts, Smooth Muscle - Precursor cells destined to differentiate into smooth muscle myocytes (MYOCYTES, SMOOTH MUSCLE). |
Myoblasts Definitions and Terms
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