… A crucial issue in designing more rational cell-based therapy approaches for cardiac disease
is understanding the mechanisms by which each of the stem-cell or progenitor-cell types …

… We will consider efforts to enhance cardiac stem cell engraftment and survival in damaged
… damage to the heart. We review the potential sources of cardiac-specific stem cells and their …

… stem cell therapy to be a promising therapeutic approach for the … the treatment of heart
disease It has now been almost two decades since first efforts were made in cardiac SC therapy. …

… smooth muscle cells (VSMC), and endothelial cells (EC) have … stem cells as regenerative
therapy for cardiovascular disease. … therapies would be particularly important for heart disease …

… for Regenerative Therapies in Cardiovascular Syndromes) … to advance stem cell therapies
for cardiovascular disease. The … overall indicates that cell therapy promotes cardiac repair. …

… , stem cell therapy has become a new focal point for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders…
The demonstration that bone marrow-derived mono-nuclear cells (BMMNCs) can repair …

… Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity … Society of Cardiology 61 task force
group on stem cell therapy will … safe and effective delivery of cell therapy for heart diseases. …

… disease. The effects of various cell therapies on cardiovascular disease are described…
Particular attention is given to adult bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells. …

… on the use of stem cell therapy for cardiovascular disease, the … is certain pessimism that
cardiac cell therapy is likely to yield … adverse events of stem cell therapy have been impressively …

Despite substantial clinical advances over the past 65 years, cardiovascular disease remains
the leading cause of death in America. The past 15 years has witnessed major basic and …