Satellite cells also called Myosatellite cells are in muscles
Q. ‘Satellite cells’ are kind of stem cells. Where are ‘satellite cells’ found?- Published on 01 Jul 16a. Spinal fluid
b. Blood Plasma
c. Muscles
d. Hairs
ANSWER: Muscles
- Myosatellite cells or satellite cells are small multipotent cells with virtually no cytoplasm found in mature muscle.
- Satellite cells are precursors to skeletal muscle cells, able to give rise to satellite cells or differentiated skeletal muscle cells.
- A recent scientific study has shown that a type of muscle stem cell called ‘satellite cells’ are essential for muscle fibre repair and replacement.
- Myosatellite cells are located between the basement membrane and the sarcolemma of muscle fibres.
- Satellite cells are able to differentiate and fuse to augment existing muscle fibers and to form new fibers. These cells represent the oldest known adult stem cell niche, and are involved in the normal growth of muscle, as well as regeneration following injury or disease.
