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Without this protein, damaged muscle turns to fat and scar tissue
TRF2, a protein previously believed to protect chromosome ends, is now found to be crucial for maintaining muscle stem cells' ability to repair injuries by preserving their identity and regulating their repair cycles. Without TRF2, damaged muscle can transform into fat and scar tissue.
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