Poss Blue Heart (IMAGE)

Duke University

Poss Blue Heart

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Post-mortem examination of a mouse heart shows a clear delineation where TREE gene enhancers sensed injured tissue and began expression of a gene for blue stain. The enhancer senses injury, orchestrates gene expression, and then stops repairs. Infusion of the enhancer can be effective before or even after a heart attack.

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Ken Poss Lab, Duke University

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