Myoblast differentiation (IMAGE)

Kumamoto University

Myoblast differentiation

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Image of myoblasts differentiating into myofibers. Myoblasts can differentiate into two different types, slow-twitch (type 1) or fast-twitch (type 2) muscle fibers, each with distinct metabolic properties.

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Prof. Mitsuyoshi Nakao

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