Chemical genetics in cardiomyocyte generation

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Abstract

Induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology represents a breakthrough and offers new perspectives in terms of generating functional cardiomyocytes. Different combinations of chemical compounds that can replace exogenous factors and enhance reprogramming efficiency have been identified. A profound understanding of heart development has laid the foundation for heart regeneration. Recent advances in heart regeneration indicate that cardiomyocyte regeneration occurs primarily through division of differentiating cardiac cells. High-throughput and high-content small-molecule screening studies, particularly in zebrafish, provide insights into heart development and regeneration and shall be the new frontiers in translating cardiovascular research.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationChemical Biology in Regenerative Medicine
Subtitle of host publicationBridging Stem Cells and Future Therapies
Publisherwiley
Pages35-47
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9781118695746
ISBN (Print)9781118349595
DOIs
StatePublished - 4 Jul 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cardiomyocyte
  • IPSCs
  • Regeneration
  • Small molecule
  • Transdifferentiation
  • Zebrafish

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