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New treatment reduces heart scarring and abnormal heart rhythms, offering a possibility for future therapies
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New treatment reduces heart scarring and abnormal heart rhythms, offering a possibility for future therapies

November 10, 2026 atrial fibrillation, atrial fibrosis, calcitonin receptor, fibroblast, heart rhythm, microRNA-31-5p, Research

The researchers found that blocking a specific molecular interaction reversed established atrial fibrosis and reduced abnormal heart rhythms in a mouse model.

Partners in crime: Metastatic medulloblastoma recruits local fibroblasts to support its spread and growth

May 1, 2025 BMP, brain cancer, fibroblast, leptomeninges, medulloblastoma, Metastasis, PDGF, Research, tumor microenvironment

This novel discovery shows how tumor and non-tumor cells work together to create an environment that backs up cancer growth.

Innovative approach brings cell-reprogramming therapy for heart failure closer to reality

January 6, 2022 cardiomyocyte, cell reprogramming, endothelial cell, fibroblast, heart failure, Research

A new cell reprogramming strategy can change large scar tissue in rat hearts into working muscle.

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