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Published on: January 7, 2019
Cardiac progenitor cells application in cardiovascular disease
Hassan Amini1,2, Jafar Rezaie1, Armin Vosoughi3
1Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Abstract:
Stem cells (SCs) have special potency to differentiate into different types of cells, especially cardiomyocytes. In order to demonstrate the therapeutic applications of these cells, various investigations are recently being developed. Cardiac progenitor cells are endogenous cardiac SCs that found to express tyrosine kinase receptors, c-Kit and other stemness features in adult heart, contributing to the regeneration of cardiac tissue after injury. This lineage is able to efficiently trans-differentiate into different cell types such as cardiomyocytes, endothelial cells, and smooth muscle cells. Noticeably, several cardiac progenitor cells have been identified until yet. The therapeutic applications of cardiac SCs have been studied previously, which could introduce a novel therapeutic approach in the treatment of cardiac disorders. The current review enlightens the potency of cardiac progenitor cells features and differentiation capacity, with current applications in cardiovascular field.
Insights
Cardiac progenitor cells are adult stem cells that can regenerate heart tissue. These cells show potential for novel therapeutic approaches in treating cardiac disorders.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Regenerative Medicine
- Stem Cell Biology
Background:
- Adult hearts contain endogenous cardiac stem cells (CSCs) with regenerative potential.
- Cardiac progenitor cells express c-Kit and other stemness markers.
- These cells contribute to cardiac tissue regeneration after injury.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the features and differentiation capacity of cardiac progenitor cells.
- To explore current applications of cardiac stem cells in the cardiovascular field.
- To highlight the therapeutic potential of cardiac progenitor cells for cardiac disorders.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent investigations on cardiac stem cells.
- Analysis of studies on cardiac progenitor cell differentiation.
- Examination of therapeutic applications in cardiovascular medicine.
Main Results:
- Cardiac progenitor cells possess the ability to trans-differentiate into cardiomyocytes, endothelial cells, and smooth muscle cells.
- Several types of cardiac progenitor cells have been identified.
- Previous studies support the therapeutic applications of cardiac stem cells.
Conclusions:
- Cardiac progenitor cells offer a promising avenue for novel therapeutic strategies in treating cardiac disorders.
- Understanding their differentiation capacity is key to harnessing their regenerative potential.
- Further research into cardiac stem cell applications could revolutionize cardiovascular medicine.
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