Cardiac trabeculation in vertebrates: Convergent evolution or evolutionary adaptations associated with heart complexity?

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One of the most important processes during early heart development is the formation of trabecular myocardium. Cardiac trabeculation is the process by which the ventricular chambers develop a complex sponge-like myocardium essential for optimal cardiac function to provide efficient oxygenation and nourishment to the developing embryo. Indeed, its importance is highlighted by the fact that defects in trabecular...

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