These factors then induce myostatin-specific gene regulation. When applied to myoblasts, myostatin inhibits their proliferation and either initiates differentiation or stimulates quiescence.

Myostatin (MSTN) is a well-reported negative regulator of muscle growth and a member of the transforming growth factor (TGF) family. MSTN has important functions in skeletal muscle (SM), and …

Myostatin is a secreted protein that negatively regulates skeletal muscle mass determining both muscle fiber number and size. The myostatin pathway is conserved and regulates muscle mass in a number …

Jun 14, 2025 · Myostatin, also called GDF-8 (growth differentiation factor 8), is a protein secreted primarily in skeletal muscle cells. It belongs to the TGF-β (transforming growth factor-beta) family—a …

Jul 25, 2025 · Myostatin is a protein, specifically a type of signaling molecule known as a myokine, primarily produced by muscle cells. It functions as a negative regulator, meaning it acts to limit or …

Myostatin is found almost exclusively in muscles used for movement (skeletal muscles), where it is active both before and after birth. This protein normally limits muscle growth, ensuring that muscles …

Jun 23, 2022 · Myostatin (MSTN) is a well-reported negative regulator of muscle growth and a member of the transforming growth factor (TGF) family. MSTN has important functions in skeletal muscle …

Aug 14, 2024 · Myostatin, a member of the transforming growth factor-β superfamily, is a pivotal regulator of skeletal muscle growth in mammals. Its discovery has sparked significant interest due to …

Myostatin is a member of the transforming growth factor (TGF)-β superfamily. It is expressed by animal and human skeletal muscle cells where it limits muscle growth and promotes protein breakdown.

Sep 28, 2024 · Myostatin, a potent negative regulator of skeletal muscle mass, has garnered significant attention as a therapeutic target for muscle dystrophies.