Stem cell populations in the heart and the role of Isl1 positive cells

Cardiac progenitor cells are multipotent stem cells isolated from both embryonic and adult hearts in several species and are able to differentiate at least into smooth muscle cells, endothelial cells and cardiomyocytes. The embryonic origin of these cells has not yet been demonstrated, but it has be...

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Main Authors: V. Di Felice, G. Zummo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-05-01
Series:European Journal of Histochemistry
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Online Access:http://www.ejh.it/index.php/ejh/article/view/2124