Atrial fibroblast-derived macrophage migration inhibitory factor promotes atrial macrophage accumulation in postoperative atrial fibrillation.

Keefe, Joshua A; Navarro-Garcia, Jose Alberto; Zhao, Shuai; Chelu, Mihail G; Wehrens, Xander Ht · JCI Insight · 2025

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

<br> New study: Blocking MIF protein prevents irregular heartbeats after surgery by reducing harmful immune cell buildup in the atria.

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