Source: Cell Press
Date: November 22, 2006
Summary:
A new study published in the journal Cell has revealed the possible existence of master cardiac stem cells with the capacity to produce all three major tissues of the mammalian heart. A companion Cell paper also published online reports the discovery of a second population of cardiac progenitors, which are capable of forming both cardiac muscle and the smooth muscle found in the heart's blood vessel walls. Researchers believe the findings may have important implications for regenerative medicine aimed at cardiac repair in patients with congenital or acquired heart disease, according to the researchers.
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