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The cardiac atrial appendage stem cell: a new and promising candidate for myocardial repair.
Cardiovascular research - 1 Mar 2013
Koninckx Remco, Daniëls Annick, Windmolders Severina, Mees Urbain, Macianskiene Regina, Mubagwa Kanigula, Steels Paul, Jamaer Luc, Dubois Jasperina, Robic Boris, Hendrikx Marc, Rummens Jean-Luc, Hensen Karen
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AIMS: Considerable shortcomings in the treatment of myocardial infarction (MI) still exist and therefore mortality remains high. Cardiac stem cell (CSC) therapy is a promising approach for myocardial repair. However, identification and isolation of candidate CSCs is mainly based on the presence or absence of certain cell surface markers, which suffers from some drawbacks. In order to find a more specific and...
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