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We have previously reported that fetal cardiomyocyte transplantation into myocardial scar improves heart function. The mechanism by which this occurs, however, has not been elucidated. To investigate possible mechanisms by which cell transplantation may improve heart function, we compared cardiac function after transplantation of 3 different fetal cell types: cardiomyocytes, smooth muscle cells (nonstriated muscle cells), and fibroblasts (noncontractile cells).
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pubmed:affiliation |
Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Center for Cardiovascular Research, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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