Abstract
In rats with myocardial infarction, the boosting of levels of cardiac periostin - a matrix molecule derived from fibroblasts - was associated with increased DNA synthesis by cardiomyocytes, enhanced angiogenesis, and improved cardiac function.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1552 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Journal | New England Journal of Medicine |
Volume | 357 |
Issue number | 15 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 11 2007 |