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Cell-cell interactions in the heart: advanced cardiac models and omics technologies
Shuai Tan1, Jingsi Yang1, Shijun Hu2
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital & Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Hematology, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215000, China.
Understanding cardiac cell-cell interactions (CCIs) is key to heart health. New technologies reveal how CCIs change in heart disease, offering novel therapeutic targets for cardiovascular therapies.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Biology
- Cellular Communication
- Cardiac Pathophysiology
Background:
- The healthy heart relies on intricate cell-cell interactions (CCIs) for optimal function.
- Cardiac diseases disrupt cellular composition and alter CCIs, impacting homeostasis and structure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of CCIs in normal and injured hearts.
- To highlight advanced methodologies for studying CCIs.
- To explore therapeutic applications of CCI research in cardiovascular disease.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on cardiac CCIs.
- Emphasis on 3D co-culture systems.
- Integration of single-cell and spatial multi-omics technologies.
Main Results:
- CCIs are crucial for cardiac homeostasis and are significantly altered during disease progression.
- Advanced in vitro models and omics technologies offer high-resolution insights into CCIs.
- CCI research provides a basis for developing targeted cardiovascular therapies.
Conclusions:
- Studying CCIs in cardiac health and disease is vital for understanding heart function and pathology.
- Cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing the investigation of CCIs.
- Targeting intercellular communication holds promise for novel cardiovascular treatments.
