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Patient-Specific Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells as a Model for Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy
18 Apr 2012
Abstract excerpt
Characterized by ventricular dilatation, systolic dysfunction, and progressive heart failure, dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is the most common form of cardiomyopathy in patients. DCM is the most common diagnosis leading to heart transplantation and places a significant burden on healthcare worldwide. The advent of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) offers an exceptional opportunity for creating...
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