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15265303

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5-6
pubmed:dateCreated
2004-7-21
pubmed:abstractText
Studies have demonstrated the feasibility of transplanting cardiomyocytes after myocardial infarction (MI). However, persistence and effects on left ventricular (LV) function have not been elucidated in long-term studies. Ventricular fetal cardiomyocytes from embryos of both sexes were injected into marginal regions of MI 4 weeks after suture occlusion of the left anterior descending artery in adult female rats. Two and 6 months after transplantation (Tx), engrafted cells were traced by immunohistochemical in situ hybridization for Y chromosomes or bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) staining, LV dimensions and function were assessed by echocardiography, and LV pressure was assessed ex vivo in a Langendorff perfusion system. Immunohistochemistry for alpha-sarcomeric actin and Y chromosomes revealed the presence of transplanted cells in infarcted host myocardium at both 2 and 6 months. End-diastolic LV diameter markedly decreased after Tx and fractional shortening gradually increased after Tx (31.3 +/- 4.5% before Tx, 45.4 +/- 4.2% at 6 months; p<0.005). Wall area fraction and MI size were unaffected by Tx. In hearts with MI, but not in normal hearts, Tx led to the development of higher pressures (87 +/- 18 versus 38 +/- 8 mmHg, 6 months post-Tx versus nontreated). After catecholamine stimulation, both infarcted and normal hearts developed higher pressures after Tx (p<0.005), ultimately associated with reduced mortality after Tx versus nontreated. Transplanted cardiomyocyte-rich graft cells persist in host myocardium and mediate continuous improvement of LV function and survival in a rat model of MI even during long-term follow-up, possibly involving a catecholamine-sensitive mechanism.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1076-3279
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
10
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
849-64
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Transplantation of fetal cardiomyocytes into infarcted rat hearts results in long-term functional improvement.
pubmed:affiliation
Medizinische Klinik I and Department of Molecular Cardiovascular Research, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Aachen, Aachen, Germany. erik.skobel@t-online.de
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study, Evaluation Studies