myogenesis

(noun)

The formation of muscle tissue during the development of an embryo.

Related Terms

Examples of myogenesis in the following topics:

  • Muscle Development

    • Myogenesis is the formation of muscle tissue during embryonic development from stem cells in the mesoderm.
    • Myogenesis is the formation of muscular tissue, particularly during embryonic development.
    • Myocyte enhance factors (MEFs) promote myogenesis.
    • Serum response factor (SRF) plays a central role during myogenesis, required for the expression of striated alpha-actin genes.
    • Expression of skeletal alpha-actin is also regulated by the androgen receptor, which means steroids can regulate myogenesis.