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Barriers Fall in Cardiac Regeneration Breakthrough
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Researchers have identified a protein called CHST7 that acts as a barrier to cellular reprogramming in the human heart. By understanding how this protein interacts with CD44 receptors, scientists hope to develop new treatments to help the heart repair itself after injury.
Specialized cells in our body make biological tradeoffs to do certain jobs. To support large and hardworking hearts that power our other organs, our heart cells evolved to be extremely efficient and resilient.
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