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Sustained miRNA release regenerates the heart

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Prolonged local delivery, via an injectable hydrogel, of a miRNA known to induce cardiomyocyte proliferation stimulates the recovery of mice from myocardial infarction.

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  1. Department of Pathology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA

    Katie A. Mitzelfelt & Charles E. Murry

  2. Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA

    Katie A. Mitzelfelt & Charles E. Murry

  3. Center for Cardiovascular Biology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA

    Katie A. Mitzelfelt & Charles E. Murry

  4. Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA

    Charles E. Murry

  5. Department of Medicine/Cardiology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA

    Charles E. Murry

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