sarcoblast (Meaning)
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sarcoblast (n.)
A minute yellowish body present in the interior of certain rhizopods.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sarcoblast
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sarcoblast Sentence Examples
- Sarcoblasts are the muscle precursors that fuse to form multinucleated myofibers.
- The differentiation of sarcoblasts into myoblasts is crucial for muscle development.
- Sarcoblasts exhibit a high proliferative capacity, allowing for the expansion of muscle mass.
- The transcription factor MyoD plays a key role in the determination and differentiation of sarcoblasts.
- Satellite cells, located on the surface of myofibers, serve as a reservoir of sarcoblasts for muscle repair and regeneration.
- In vitro culture systems provide a valuable environment for studying the proliferation and differentiation of sarcoblasts.
- The fusion of sarcoblasts to pre-existing myofibers is essential for muscle hypertrophy and growth.
- Sarcoblast transplantation has shown promise as a therapeutic approach for muscle-degenerative diseases.
- Genetic mutations in sarcoblast-specific genes can result in muscle disorders such as muscular dystrophies.
- The study of sarcoblast biology contributes to our understanding of muscle development and disease mechanisms.
FAQs About the word sarcoblast
A minute yellowish body present in the interior of certain rhizopods.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Sarcoblasts are the muscle precursors that fuse to form multinucleated myofibers.
The differentiation of sarcoblasts into myoblasts is crucial for muscle development.
Sarcoblasts exhibit a high proliferative capacity, allowing for the expansion of muscle mass.
The transcription factor MyoD plays a key role in the determination and differentiation of sarcoblasts.
