Abstract
The concept that cell-based repair of myocardial injury might be possible was introduced almost two decades ago; however, the field of cardiovascular reparative medicine has been criticized as translation to clinically effective approaches has been slow. The recent retraction of a series of papers has further impacted perception of this area of research. As researchers, clinicians, and teachers in this field, we felt it incumbent to critically appraise the current state of cardiac cell repair, determine what can be learned from past mistakes, and formulate best practices for future work. This special communication summarizes an introspective assessment of what has fallen short, how to prevent similar issues, and how the field might best move forward in the service of science and patients.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2306-2309 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | ESC Heart Failure |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2021 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Myocardial repair and regeneration
- Reparative cell therapy
- Stem cell therapy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine