Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesNarrative ReviewPubMed

Muscling in on stem cells.

Sinanan AC., Buxton PG., Lewis MP.

Narrative Review, published in Biol Cell (2006) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesEvidence level of this study

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

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  • Level B · Emerging clinical evidence with positive signals
  • Level C · Early human research exploring benefits
  • Level D · Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studies
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Study type
Narrative Review
Journal
Biol Cell (2006)
Country
England
Reported sample size
—
Source database
PubMed
PMID
16545076
DOI
10.1042/BC20050050

Abstract (original English)

Skeletal muscle is one of the few adult tissues that possesses the capacity for regeneration (restoration of lost functional tissue) as opposed to repair. This capacity is due to the presence of 'muscle stem cells' known as satellite cells. Detailed investigation of these cells over the past 50 years has revealed that both these and other cells within the skeletal muscle complex are capable of regenerating both muscle and other cell types as well. Here, we review this information, and suggest that skeletal muscle is an exciting reservoir of cells for regenerating skeletal muscle itself, as well as other cell types.

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • This is a narrative review: it collects no new patient data and does not systematically appraise evidence quality.

Evidence level

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

How we grade evidence
Adipose TissueAnimalsBone and BonesCartilageCell DifferentiationHematopoietic Stem CellsHumansModels, BiologicalMuscle DevelopmentMuscle, Skeletal

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