Amjad R, Ishtiaq I, Fatima N. Stem cells: a new way of therapy for cardiovascular disorders.
Stem Cell Investig 2020;
7:19. [PMID:
33294428 DOI:
10.21037/sci-2019-048]
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Abstract
Cardiovascular disorder affects the overall health of an individual and hence the quality of life. Stem cell therapy involves the use of stem cells widely used to treat different conditions. People having severe cardiovascular disorder can be treated with stem cells by generating heart muscles, stimulating the growth of blood vessels and by the secretion of different growth factors. Different types of stem cells are used for cardiac repair. Adipose stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells are better options for increasing the survival rate. In this review we will discuss different types of stem cells, their activation pathway, generation, hurdles in transplantation and how to overcome them and their applications.
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