| Literature DB >> 20054428 |
Yuan-Hung Liu1, Ravi Karra, Sean M Wu.
Abstract
Restoration of cardiovascular function is the ultimate goal of stem cell-based therapy. In principle, cardiovascular stem cells can improve cardiac function via de novo cardiomyogenesis, enhanced myocardial neovascularization, and prevention of post-infarct remodeling. Stem cell transplantation to improve cardiac function has received mixed results in human clinical trials. These early data suggest that a critical reassessment of the scientific basis to stem cell-based therapy is needed in order to bring this highly promising treatment modality to mainstream clinical care.Entities:
Year: 2008 PMID: 20054428 PMCID: PMC2801905 DOI: 10.1016/j.ddstr.2008.12.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Drug Discov Today Ther Strateg ISSN: 1740-6773