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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Faiella W
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4709780 | biostudies-other | 2016
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Stem cells international 20151229
Stem cell transplantation is a potential therapeutic option to regenerate damaged myocardium and restore function after infarct. Current research is focused on the use of allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) due to their unique immunomodulatory characteristics and ability to be harvested from young and healthy donors. Both animal and human studies support the immunoprivileged state of MSCs and even demonstrate improvements in cardiac function after transplantation. This research continues to ...[more]