cardiac progenitor cells

Cardiac progenitor cells are specialized stem-like cells found in the heart that have the potential to develop into various types of heart tissue, such as muscle cells and blood vessels. They play a key role in heart repair and regeneration by replacing damaged cells after injury, like a heart attack. While they are not fully mature, their ability to differentiate into different cardiac cell types makes them promising for regenerative medicine aimed at healing and restoring heart function. Researchers are exploring ways to harness these cells to improve treatments for heart disease.