C-Kit Positive Cells from Failing Human Hearts: Role of Culturing Media on Cardiomyogenic Potentials

• Main Authors: Anna Francesconi (Author), Gaetano Paparella (Author), Barbara Frossi (Author), Elisa Del Terra (Author), Francesco Saverio Ambesi Impiombato (Author), Francesco Curcio (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiology - Peertechz Publications, 2015-03-07.
• Subjects: Research Article
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<p><strong>Background: </strong>The possibility of culturing heart cells in order to regenerate damaged tissue is a challenging problem. Recent observations have demonstrated the possibility of isolating and expanding resident cardiac stem cells, which could favor regeneration and...