Early combined treatment with sildenafil and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells preserves heart function in rat dilated cardiomyopathy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>We investigated whether early combined autologous adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell (ADMSC) and sildenafil therapy offers an additive benefit in preserving heart function in rat dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).</p> <p>Me...

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Main Authors: Fu Morgan, Chua Sarah, Tsai Tzu-Hsien, Chang Li-Teh, Kao Ying-Hsien, Yen Chia-Hung, Sun Cheuk-Kwan, Leu Steve, Lin Yu-Chun, Ko Sheung-Fat, Wu Chiung-Jen, Lee Fan-Yen, Yip Hon-Kan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/8/1/88