Satellitecells(SCs)hasbeenshowntobethesourceofmyogenicprecursorcellsresponsibleformusclefiberrepairandregenerationduringatrophy,afterinjuryorneuromusculardisorders.RecentstudiesdemonstratedthefeasibilityofautologousSCstransplantationforrepairofmyocardialnecrosis.