Some of the most significant leaps in the history of modern civilization—the development of
article in China, the steam engine, which led to the European industrial revolution, and the …

This review summarizes the results of clinical trials of cell therapy in patients with heart
failure (HF). In contrast to acute myocardial infarction (where results have been consistently …

To more accurately study the complex mechanisms behind cancer invasion, progression,
and response to treatment, researchers require models that replicate both the multicellular …

Transplantation of stem cells is a promising, emerging treatment for cardiovascular diseases
in the modern era. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from the umbilical cord are one …

Rationale Myocardial infarction (MI) triggers a dynamic microRNA response with the
potential of yielding therapeutic targets. Objective We aimed to identify novel aberrantly …

More people die annually from cardiovascular diseases than from any other cause. In
particular, patients who suffer from myocardial infarction may be affected by ongoing …

The clinical application of the fetal membranes dates back to nearly a century. Their use has
ranged from superficial skin dressings to surgical wound closure. The applications of the …

Aims Myocardial infarction followed by adverse left ventricular (LV) remodeling is the most
frequent proximate cause of heart failure. Hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) is an important …

Engineering of in vitro three-dimensional cultures of stem cells and their progenies has
offered promising alternatives to recapitulate the in vivo microenvironment, or stem cell …

Tissue engineering strategies have utilized a wide spectrum of synthetic and naturally-
derived scaffold materials. Synthetic scaffolds are better defined and offer the ability to …