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New stem cell technique promises abundance of key heart cells

A new stem cell technique allows for efficient generation of abundant cardiomyocytes, critical heart muscle cells. This method is more efficient and robust than existing methods, promising a uniform alternative for research and pharmaceutical applications.

SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 28, 2012

New sepsis discovery goes straight to the heart to save lives

Researchers found that neutralizing C5a protein fragment can prevent cardiomyopathy in patients with sepsis, offering hope for stopping devastating effects of the disease. The study shows promise for developing new treatments to combat heart failure and improve survival rates.

SourceFederation of American Societies for Experimental Biology·JournalThe FASEB Journal·DateApr 11, 2011
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Zebrafish study with human heart implications

Researchers identify zebrafish heart cell population that regenerates cardiac muscle cells, challenging traditional view of stem cells in regeneration. Human hearts cannot replicate this process, but finding could provide insight into hibernating mammalian cardiomyocytes and potential regeneration strategies.

SourceSalk Institute·JournalNature·DateMar 24, 2010

New strategy for mending broken hearts?

Researchers at Duke University have successfully grown a three-dimensional 'patch' of heart muscle cells using embryonic stem cells and a novel mold design. The patch exhibited the ability to contract and conduct electrical impulses, crucial attributes of native heart muscle cells.

SourceDuke University·DateOct 10, 2009

Stem cells not the only way to fix a broken heart

Researchers have devised a new method to fix a broken heart by coaxing adult heart muscle cells into reentering the cell cycle, allowing them to divide and regenerate healthy heart tissue. The key ingredient is neuregulin1, which may one day be used to treat failing human hearts.

SourceCell Press·JournalCell·DateJul 23, 2009
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Process for expansion and division of heart cells identified

Researchers at the Gladstone Institutes have identified a complex signaling process that governs heart cell expansion and division. The study shows that cardiac fibroblasts send signals to cardiomyocytes to divide or grow, which could lead to regenerative therapies after heart attacks.

SourceGladstone Institutes·JournalDevelopmental Cell·DateFeb 17, 2009

Cardiac cell transplant studies show promise in cardiac tissue repair

Researchers found that combining adult cardiomyocytes with bone marrow cells enhances therapeutic effects and reduces programmed cell death. The technique shows promise as a new strategy for myocardial repair, with potential applications in cardiac tissue regeneration.

SourceCell Transplantation Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair·JournalCell Transplantation·DateSep 3, 2008

New source of heart stem cells discovered

A new group of stem cells in the epicardium can regenerate cardiomyocytes, smooth muscle cells, endothelial cells, and fibroblasts. This finding advances the hope of recapitulating developmental events to regenerate injured heart tissue, with potential applications for treating adults with heart failure.

SourceBoston Children's Hospital·JournalNature·DateJun 22, 2008
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JCI table of contents: Aug. 9, 2007

A study published in JCI reveals that Gq/G11-mediated signaling plays a crucial role in transmitting TSH-induced signals, regulating thyroid gland function. Mice lacking the alpha-subunits of both Gq and G11 exhibited reduced thyroid gland function and symptoms similar to hypothyroidism.

SourceJCI Journals·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateAug 9, 2007

System to analyze beating heart stem cells could lead to heart attack treatments

Researchers are developing a new system to analyze beating heart stem cells, which could lead to more detailed information on their electrical activity and potentially facilitate their use in regenerating damaged hearts. The team aims to engineer a novel system for real-time analysis of cardiomyocytes during early development.

SourceBiotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council·DateJul 29, 2007
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Cell wall of pneumonia bacteria can cause brain and heart damage

Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital found that pieces of cell walls from Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria hijack a protein on blood vessel lining and enter the brain and heart. Antibiotic therapy contributes to this damage by shedding more cell wall pieces.

SourceSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital·JournalThe Journal of Immunology·DateOct 23, 2006

Rescuing injured hearts by enhancing regeneration

Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital developed a two-drug treatment that rescues heart function after a heart attack by promoting blood vessel growth and cell division. The study shows improved heart function and reduced scarring in rats treated with the combination of agents.

SourceBoston Children's Hospital·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 9, 2006

JCI table of contents: December 15, 2005

Researchers developed a strategy to deliver PDGF-BB to cardiomyocytes using self-assembling peptide nanofibers, protecting them from injury and reducing infarct size. This approach holds promise for tissue regeneration after cardiac injury.

SourceJCI Journals·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateDec 15, 2005

Researchers induce heart cells to proliferate

Scientists have discovered an enzyme that suppresses heart cell replication, and by inhibiting it, they can enable heart cells to proliferate. This breakthrough could lead to new strategies for regenerating tissue after heart attacks and may be a more practical alternative to stem-cell therapy.

SourceBoston Children's Hospital·JournalGenes & Development·DateMay 2, 2005
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Heart repair gets new muscle

Researchers have discovered that skeletal precursors of cardiomyocytes (Spoc cells) can transform into beating cardiac muscle cells, offering hope for developing cell-based treatments for heart disease. These cells were isolated from adult mice and showed spontaneous rhythmic beating and expressed cardiac markers.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·DateMar 14, 2005

Cincinnati Children's researchers identify link between heart disease and neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have discovered a link between heart disease and neurodegenerative diseases. The study found that toxic protein clusters called beta-amyloids, associated with Alzheimer's disease, are also present in the hearts of patients with heart failure.

SourceCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 21, 2004

JCI Table of Contents, February 3, 2003

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation found that HIV protease inhibitors directly promote atherosclerosis in mice. In humans, researchers propose a mechanism by which these drugs might contribute to heart disease, suggesting ways to disrupt it.

SourceJCI Journals·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateFeb 4, 2003