Stem cell therapy in muscle degeneration KU Leuven
© Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2017. Skeletal muscle is one of the largest tissues in humans, reaching around 38% of the body weight for men and 30% for women (Janssen I, et al, J Appl Physiol 89(1):81-88, 1985/2000). Muscle tissue finely regulates essential body movements, including respiration, equilibrium maintenance and ambulation. In addition, it controls body temperature and energy balance and restores blood glucose levels. Genetic ...