Are (muscle) satellite cells the same as muscle stem cells?

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In terms of muscle: are the terms 'satellite cell' and 'muscle stem cell' interchangeable? That is, are there muscle stem cells that are not satellite cells, or vice versa?

Dr_Hope · Answer

Based on this review, satellite cells can replenish injured muscles, but among satellite cells there are satellite stem cells to maintain the pool of satellite cells.

Are (muscle) satellite cells the same as muscle stem cells?

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