The All-Chemical Approach: A Solution for Converting Fibroblasts Into Myocytes.
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Abstract
Converting cardiac fibroblasts to cardiomyocytes has been considered as a regenerative strategy for myocardial infarction and other disorders. Recently, Cao et al. 2016 defined a cocktail of 9 chemical compounds with this capability, increasing the likelihood of clinical success.
Medical subject headings
- Fibroblasts
- Myocytes, Cardiac