Treated Heart Cells (IMAGE)

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Treated Heart Cells

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In this image, human heart cells treated with a novel therapeutic peptide exhibit dramatically reduced fibrosis. The experimental treatment prevented the human heart cells from failing and restored their function.

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Cincinnati Children's

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