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Preparation of Primary Myogenic Precursor Cell/Myoblast Cultures from Basal Vertebrate Lineages
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2014
In vitro culture systems have proven indispensible to our understanding of vertebrate myogenesis. However, much remains to be learned about nonmammalian skeletal muscle development and growth, particularly in basal taxa. An efficient and robust protocol for isolating the adult stem cells of this tissue, the myogenic precursor cells (MPCs), and maintaining their self-renewal, proliferation, and differentiation in a primary culture setting allows for the identification of conserved and divergent...
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Preparation and Culture of Myogenic Precursor Cells/Primary Myoblasts from Skeletal Muscle of Adult and Aged Humans
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2017
This protocol describes a robust, reproducible and simple method of isolation and culture of myoblast progenitor cells from the skeletal muscle of adult and aged people. The muscles used here include foot and leg muscles. This approach enables the isolation of an enriched population of primary myoblasts for functional studies.
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Fabrication of Myogenic Engineered Tissue Constructs
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2009
Here, we demonstrate fabrication of collagen-based, tissue constructs containing skeletal myoblasts. These 3-D engineered constructs may be used to replace or repair tissues in vivo. For our purposes, we have designed these as an atrioventricular electrical conduit for the repair of complete heart block[1].
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Differentiation of Embryonic Stem Cells into Oligodendrocyte Precursors
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2010
We describe a small molecule-based protocol for differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells into oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs). This protocol generates Olig2+NG2+ OPCs with high efficiency by 30 days of differentiation. We also describe a method to generate "spiking" OPCs that can fire action potentials.
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Culture of Mouse Neural Stem Cell Precursors
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2007
This video describes the method used for isolation of neuroprecursors from the developing cortex of embryonic mice. The procedure for removing embryos from the uterus, dissecting the cortical tissue, and digesting the isolated cerebral cortex is shown.
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After receiving developmental or injury-related signals, these cells proliferate to increase their numbers and activate muscle-specific gene programs. They then differentiate toward a more mature muscle state and fuse with one another, producing multinucleated myotubes. This ordered progression connects early precursor-cell behavior with the later formation and maturation of skeletal muscle fibers.
Developmental cues guide precursor cells during normal muscle formation, while tissue injury provides a context for muscle repair. In both situations, signals promote a sequence of proliferation, muscle-specific gene activation, differentiation, and fusion. Studying these different triggers helps researchers examine how cellular responses support either the establishment or restoration of skeletal muscle tissue.
Muscle-specific gene programs help direct precursor cells away from an undifferentiated state and toward muscle differentiation. Their activation marks a key transition before cell fusion and myotube formation. Researchers can therefore examine these programs to investigate how cell fate is regulated and how precursor cells acquire the properties needed for skeletal muscle development and repair.
Fusion brings differentiated precursor cells together into multinucleated myotubes, an intermediate stage that precedes mature muscle fibers. This event links individual cell differentiation to the construction of organized muscle tissue. Examining fusion and subsequent maturation allows researchers to study how cellular cooperation contributes to muscle formation, growth, and regeneration after injury.
A general study follows the cells as they respond to developmental cues or injury-related conditions, proliferate, activate muscle-specific genes, differentiate, and fuse into myotubes. Researchers can then relate these stages to muscle-fiber maturation and repair. This progression provides a framework for investigating cell fate, myogenesis, and the regulation of skeletal muscle regeneration.
These cells provide models for investigating muscular disorders and for testing potential therapies aimed at muscle-related problems. Their progression through proliferation, differentiation, fusion, and maturation also supports research on tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. By connecting cellular behavior with muscle repair, they help researchers evaluate biological mechanisms and possible therapeutic or engineered approaches.