Without this protein, damaged muscle turns to fat and scar tissue

Researchers have discovered that TRF2, a protein long believed to primarily protect chromosome ends, plays a crucial role in muscle repair. Per ScienceDaily, it helps muscle stem cells maintain their identity and manage cycles of rest, repair, and renewal—without it, damaged muscle turns to fat and scar tissue instead.

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