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GO: Biological Process

myoblast fusion

Term ID
GO:0007520
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Definition
A process in which non-proliferating myoblasts fuse to existing fibers or to myotubes to form new fibers. 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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GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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