Fibroadipogenic Progenitors

Fibroadipogenic Progenitors (FAPs) are specialized stem-like cells found in muscle tissue. They have the ability to develop into fat cells or fibrous tissue, especially in response to muscle injury or disease. While they play a role in muscle repair, if not properly regulated, FAPs can contribute to unhealthy fat and scar tissue buildup within muscles, which can impair muscle function. Understanding FAPs is important for developing treatments for muscle injuries and degenerative diseases, aiming to promote healthy muscle healing and prevent excessive fat or scar tissue formation.