myoblast proliferation

Term ID

GO:0051450

Synonyms

Definition

The multiplication or reproduction of myoblasts, resulting in the expansion of a myoblast cell population. A myoblast is a mononucleate cell type that, by fusion with other myoblasts, gives rise to the myotubes that eventually develop into skeletal muscle fibers.

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Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is a type of: cell population proliferation

cell population proliferation Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: cardiac muscle myoblast proliferation myoblast proliferation involved in skeletal muscle regeneration

cardiac muscle myoblast proliferation myoblast proliferation involved in skeletal muscle regeneration Show first 5 Terms
negatively regulated by: negative regulation of myoblast proliferation

negative regulation of myoblast proliferation Show first 5 Terms
positively regulated by: positive regulation of myoblast proliferation

positive regulation of myoblast proliferation Show first 5 Terms
regulated by: regulation of myoblast proliferation

regulation of myoblast proliferation Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes

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