Autophagy helps fast track stem cell activation
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 12:01
in Biology & Nature
A link between a protective mechanism used by cells and the activation of muscle stem cells has been discovered by researchers. Cells use autophagy to recycle cellular “building blocks” and generate energy during times of nutrient deprivation. The scientists report that when this protective mechanism is operational it also seems to assist in the activation of stem cells.