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Pluripotent reprogramming and lineage reprogramming: promises and challenges in cardiovascular regeneration

Wen-Jun He1, Qian Hou, Qing-Wang Han

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Scientists explore reprogramming methods to regenerate heart tissue. Direct lineage reprogramming offers a promising, potentially safer alternative to pluripotent stem cells for cardiovascular repair.

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