Myoblast

Myoblasts is a type of cell that can develop into muscle. They are precursors to muscle fibers and can be used to treat various muscle tissue-related diseases.

Myoblasts can be derived from a variety of sources, including embryonic stem cells, induced somatic cells, and even some cancer cells. They have the potential to differentiate into different types of muscle fibers, making them a promising tool for research and treatment of muscle diseases.

One example of the use of myoblasts is their use in cell therapy. In this case, myoblasts are introduced into the patient's body, where they begin to develop into muscle fibers. This can help restore muscle function after injury or illness.

Myoblasts can also be used to create new muscle tissue in animal experiments. For example, researchers can use myoblasts to create artificial muscle tissue that can be implanted into the body to restore muscle function.

However, the use of myoblasts also raises certain ethical issues. For example, the use of induced somatic cells may lead to the creation of new types of cancer, and the use of embryonic stem cells may raise ethical concerns. In addition, the use of myoblasts may lead to unwanted effects such as the formation of tumors in the body.

Overall, myoblasts represent a promising tool for research and cell therapy, but their use must be carefully studied and monitored.

Myoblast - (myoblastic) muscle cell

Myoblasts are muscle cells located in the lactation region of the allantois in mammalian embryos (8th week of intrauterine life), as well as in the cells of the prostate parenchyma of adult intact animals and in patients with prostate adenoma. In this case, 70% of the muscle fibers of the prostate gland are localized in the central part of the gland (subcapsular localization), and 30% in the peripheral part (marginal localization). The muscle cells of the prostate gland in experimental animals are similar in structure to the muscle cells of the muscles of the neck, gluteal muscle and liver. The cells have processes - from 8 to 20 pieces, contain myofibrils of different lengths.

In the early 60s, there were only theoretical premises for the study of myoblasts, since they were present in anaplastic tumors. Later, thanks to the advent of quick and simple methods for culturing these cells, it became possible to study their biology. It is now generally accepted that myoblasts are the earliest cellular elements on the basis of which muscle tissue develops.