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Muscle Stem Cell Maintenance

Meaning

Muscle Stem Cell Maintenance refers to the clinical and physiological strategies aimed at preserving the health, viability, and regenerative capacity of satellite cells, which are the resident stem cells of skeletal muscle tissue. These quiescent cells are essential for muscle repair, hypertrophy, and the prevention of sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass. Optimal maintenance ensures a robust pool of functional satellite cells, which is a critical determinant of long-term musculoskeletal health and metabolic function. This maintenance is directly influenced by hormonal and mechanical signaling.