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Cardiac Precursor Cells

Meaning

Cardiac Precursor Cells are specialized progenitor cells endowed with the inherent capacity to differentiate into the various cell types that compose the heart muscle and structure, including contractile cardiomyocytes, endothelial cells, and smooth muscle cells. These cells are fundamentally important during embryonic development for the formation of the heart, a process known as cardiogenesis. In the adult human heart, their presence and activity are believed to contribute to the organ’s limited, intrinsic ability to regenerate and repair damaged tissue. Harnessing the regenerative potential of these cells is a major focus in the advanced study of cardiovascular health and longevity.