Stem cells for cardiac regeneration and possible roles of the transforming growth factor-β superfamily
Heart failure is a leading cause of death worldwide. Studies of stem cell biology are essential for developing efficient treatments. Recently, we established and characterized c-kit-positive cardiac stem cells from the adult rat heart. Using a MethoCult culture system with a methyl-cellulose-based m...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2012-02-01
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Series: | Biomolecular Concepts |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/bmc.2011.049 |