The Role of Pitx2 in Maintaining the Phenotype of Myogenic Precursor Cells in the Extraocular Muscles

Many differences exist between extraocular muscles (EOM) and non-cranial skeletal muscles. One striking difference is the sparing of EOM in various muscular dystrophies compared to non-cranial skeletal muscles. EOM undergo continuous myonuclear remodeling in normal, uninjured adults, and distinct tr...

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Main Authors: Hebert, Sadie L., Daniel, Mark L., McLoon, Linda K.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3591328/