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UGA scientists find 250 genes vital for muscle cell fusion, including CHAMP1 linked to rare childhood muscle disorder.
University of Georgia researchers have developed the first CRISPR screening platform for human muscle cells, identifying 250 genes essential for myoblast fusion, including 41 linked to developmental muscle disorders.
The study highlights the CHAMP1 gene’s role in regulating Myomaker, a protein critical for muscle cell fusion, offering insights into a rare childhood disorder.
Findings provide a genetic roadmap to improve diagnosis and future therapies for congenital muscle conditions.
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Los científicos de UGA encuentran 250 genes vitales para la fusión de células musculares, incluido CHAMP1 vinculado a un raro trastorno muscular infantil.