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Stem Cells for Myocardial Repair and Regeneration: Where Are We Today?

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Stem Cells for Myocardial Regeneration

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An overview for the use of stem cells for myocardial repair and regeneration is provided. The overview provides the rationale for use of stem cells in myocardial repair. Potential stem cell types and technological challenges are highlighted.

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Lee, R.J. (2010). Stem Cells for Myocardial Repair and Regeneration: Where Are We Today?. In: Lee, R. (eds) Stem Cells for Myocardial Regeneration. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 660. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60761-705-1_1

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