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Future investigations in stem cell activation with granulocyte-colony-stimulating factor after myocardial infarction

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Experimental data indicate that stem cell mobilization with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) might have potential as a novel therapeutic strategy for acute myocardial infarction. The prospective beneficial effects of G-CSF can be attributed mainly to a direct action on injured myocardium rather than on differentiation of mobilized bone marrow stem cells into cardiac myocytes. This article reviews the evidence for the potential cardioprotective effects of G-CSF and discusses future investigations regarding pharmacologic stem cell activation and mobilization with G-CSF in the setting of acute myocardial infarction.

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  • Experimental data indicate that stem cell mobilization with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) has potential as a novel regenerative strategy after acute myocardial infarction

  • The prospective beneficial effects of G-CSF can be attributed mainly to a direct action on injured myocardium rather than on differentiation of mobilized bone marrow stem cells into cardiac myocytes

  • Antiapoptotic and angiogenic effects of G-CSF could conceivably have an impact on left ventricular remodeling after acute myocardial infarction

  • With regards to future treatment strategies for acute myocardial infarction, further experimental and clinical studies are needed to identify effective and safe ways to use G-CSF

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Ince, H., Nienaber, C. Future investigations in stem cell activation with granulocyte-colony-stimulating factor after myocardial infarction. Nat Rev Cardiol 4 (Suppl 1), S119–S122 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpcardio0732

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