ERC Consolidator Grant · 2025
Deciphering the molecular mechanisms of skeletal muscle fiber fusion
Skeletal muscle fibers are highly organized multinucleated cells that grow and regenerate by fusing with myocytes derived from their resident stem cells. The fusion between myocytes and mature muscle fibers, which underpins the remarkable adaptability of muscles, is molecularly distinct from the fusion events that occur during development. This secondary fusion process, also known as myonuclear accretion, integrates mononucleated myocytes into immature myotubes or mature fibers, supporting muscle growth, repair, and regeneration throughout life. Despite its critical physiological importance, the mechanisms governing secondary fusion and the active role of myofibers in this process remain…
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