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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Main Author: Kawaguchi Nanako
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2012-02-01
Series:Biomolecular Concepts
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/bmc.2011.049