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Stem Cells in Cardiovascular Medicine: the Road to Regenerative Therapies.


ABSTRACT: PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to provide a broad overview of current trends in stem cell research and its applications in cardiovascular medicine. Researches on different stem cell sources, their inherent characteristics, and the limitations they have in medical applications are discussed. Additionally, uses of stem cells for both modeling and treating cardiovascular disease are discussed, taking note of the obstacles these engineered interventions must overcome to be clinically viable. RECENT FINDINGS:Tissue engineering aims to replace dysfunctional tissues with engineered constructs. Stem cell technologies have been a great enabling factor in working toward this goal. Many tissue-engineered products are in development that utilize stem cell technology. Although promising, some refinement must be made to these constructs with respect to safety and functionality. A deeper understanding of basic differentiation and tissue developmental mechanisms is required to allow these engineered tissues to be translated into the clinic.

SUBMITTER: Anderson CW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5518932 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Stem Cells in Cardiovascular Medicine: the Road to Regenerative Therapies.

Anderson Christopher W CW   Boardman Nicole N   Luo Jiesi J   Park Jinkyu J   Qyang Yibing Y  

Current cardiology reports 20170401 4


<h4>Purpose of review</h4>The purpose of this review is to provide a broad overview of current trends in stem cell research and its applications in cardiovascular medicine. Researches on different stem cell sources, their inherent characteristics, and the limitations they have in medical applications are discussed. Additionally, uses of stem cells for both modeling and treating cardiovascular disease are discussed, taking note of the obstacles these engineered interventions must overcome to be c  ...[more]

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