Search Results - "Mihic, Anton"
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The effect of cyclic stretch on maturation and 3D tissue formation of human embryonic stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes
Published in Biomaterials (01-03-2014)“…Abstract The goal of cardiac tissue engineering is to restore function to the damaged myocardium with regenerative constructs. Human embryonic stem…”
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Generation of the epicardial lineage from human pluripotent stem cells
Published in Nature biotechnology (01-10-2014)“…The ability to generate epicardial cells from human pluripotent stem cells will facilitate studies of heart regeneration. The epicardium supports cardiomyocyte…”
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Role of miR-145 in cardiac myofibroblast differentiation
Published in Journal of molecular and cellular cardiology (01-01-2014)“…Abstract Following a myocardial infarction (MI), fibroblasts differentiate to myofibroblasts, which possess some of the characteristics of smooth muscle cells…”
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Canopy 2 attenuates the transition from compensatory hypertrophy to dilated heart failure in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Published in European heart journal (01-10-2015)“…A mismatch between adequate angiogenesis and overgrowth of myocytes may be a critical mechanism controlling the transition from adaptive hypertrophy to heart…”
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Preserving Prostaglandin E2 Level Prevents Rejection of Implanted Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Restores Postinfarction Ventricular Function
Published in Circulation (New York, N.Y.) (10-09-2013)“…BACKGROUND—Allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) were immunoprivileged early after cardiac implantation and improved heart function in preclinical and…”
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A secreted protein (Canopy 2, CNPY2) enhances angiogenesis and promotes smooth muscle cell migration and proliferation
Published in Cardiovascular research (01-03-2015)“…Ischaemic heart disease is a leading cause of mortality. After ischaemic injury, tissue hypoxia induces the activity of angiogenic factors that promote…”
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Trafficking defect and proteasomal degradation contribute to the phenotype of a novel KCNH2 long QT syndrome mutation
Published in PloS one (31-03-2011)“…The Kv11.1 (hERG) K+ channel plays a fundamental role in cardiac repolarization. Missense mutations in KCNH2, the gene encoding Kv11.1, cause long QT syndrome…”
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Modulation of Alloimmune Responses by Interleukin-10 Prevents Rejection of Implanted Allogeneic Smooth Muscle Cells and Restores Postinfarction Ventricular Function
Published in Cell transplantation (01-06-2015)“…Interleukin-10 (IL-10) gene transduction into allogeneic smooth muscle cells (SMCs) was evaluated to improve the long-term benefits of allogeneic cell…”
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A Conductive Polymer Hydrogel Supports Cell Electrical Signaling and Improves Cardiac Function After Implantation into Myocardial Infarct
Published in Circulation (New York, N.Y.) (25-08-2015)“…Efficient cardiac function requires synchronous ventricular contraction. After myocardial infarction, the nonconductive nature of scar tissue contributes to…”
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VEGF-loaded microsphere patch for local protein delivery to the ischemic heart
Published in Acta biomaterialia (01-11-2016)“…[Display omitted] Background: Revascularization of the heart after myocardial infarction (MI) using growth factors delivered by hydrogel-based microspheres…”
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Inhibition of Cholesterol Biosynthesis Impairs Insulin Secretion and Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel Function in Pancreatic β-Cells
Published in Endocrinology (Philadelphia) (01-10-2008)“…Insulin secretion from pancreatic β-cells is mediated by the opening of voltage-gated Ca2+ channels (CaV) and exocytosis of insulin dense core vesicles…”
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Serum-free differentiation of functional human coronary-like vascular smooth muscle cells from embryonic stem cells
Published in Cardiovascular research (01-04-2013)“…Despite the diverse developmental origins of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), recent attempts to generate VSMCs from human embryonic stem cells (hESCs)…”
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Role of WNT/β-Catenin Signaling in Rejuvenating Myogenic Differentiation of Aged Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Cardiac Patients
Published in The American journal of pathology (01-12-2012)“…Autologous stem cell therapy has not been as effective as forecasted from preclinical studies. Patient age was reported as an important contributing factor…”
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Surgical ventricular restoration with a cell- and cytokine-seeded biodegradable scaffold
Published in Biomaterials (01-10-2010)“…Abstract Late after a myocardial infarction (MI), surgical ventricular restoration (SVR) can reduce left ventricular volumes, but an enhanced cardiac patch may…”
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Abstract 15288: Conductive Polymer Hydrogel for Enhancement of Electrical Propagation in Border Zone Myocardium after Myocardial Infarction
Published in Circulation (New York, N.Y.) (25-11-2014)“…Abstract only Introduction: After myocardial infarction (MI), cardiomyocyte death results in a non-contractile fibrotic scar and altered electrical properties,…”
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Abstract 18248: Reduced β-catenin Expression in Mouse Cardiomyocytes Increases Matrix Metalloproteinase Activation and Apoptosis, Producing Greater Post-Infarction Ventricular Dysfunction
Published in Circulation (New York, N.Y.) (26-11-2013)“…Abstract only Introduction: The loss of beating cardiomyocytes after myocardial infarction (MI) is followed by detrimental remodelling involving activation of…”
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SNARE protein regulation of cardiac potassium channels and atrial natriuretic factor secretion
Published in Journal of molecular and cellular cardiology (01-03-2011)“…Abstract Coordinated cardiac ion channel gating is fundamental for generation of action potential and excitability throughout the myocardium. The interaction…”
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Binding of Syntaxin 1A to the C-terminus of hERG Channels Affects Channel Trafficking and Inactivation
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Abstract P013: Canopy 2 Encodes for a Novel Secreted Proangiogenic Factor that Revascularizes and Regenerates Murine Hearts Post Myocardial Infarction
Published in Circulation research (09-12-2011)“…Abstract only Through genomic screening of 256 novel genes by RT-PCR in human smooth muscle cells, we discovered that Canopy 2 (CNPY2), previously named as…”
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Interaction of hERG channels and syntaxin 1A
Published 01-01-2009“…The human ether-à-go-go related gene (hERG) encodes the pore-forming voltage-gated K+ channel that is essential for cardiac repolarization. Dr. Tsushima’s…”
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