Abstract
A loss of functional cardiomyocytes forms the cellular basis of cardiac dysfunction and heart failure. Stem cell based repletion of scarred myocardial tissue and regeneration of cardiomyocytes have been proposed as a potential treatment of ventricular dysfunction. In this review, we provide an overview of recent studies utilizing mesenchymal stem cells in cardiac regeneration and post-myocardial infarct therapy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 93-97 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Coronary Artery Disease |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cell therapy
- Mesenchymal stem cells
- Myocardial infarction
- Myocardial regeneration