Cell‐based Therapy to Regenerate Myocardium: from Bench to Bedside

Abstract

The field of cell-based therapy to regenerate myocardium has been expanding rapidly, with significant advances being made in both the laboratory and the clinical area. In this article we review this field, including our experiences and discuss remaining issues and possibilities for future clinical applications.

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