Effects of implantation of bone marrow cells on cytokine levels in the ischemic heart tissue. An experimental study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In order to achieve a safe and persistent angiogenic effect, we investigated the potential of bone marrow cells implantation to enhance angiogenesis of ischemic hearts in a rat model, and also we have investigated growth factors acco...

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Main Authors: Karapolat Sami, Unlu Yahya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-05-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/3/1/30