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Toward drug-induced heart regeneration

Inhibition of MEIS1–HOXB13 activity by the aminoglycosides neomycin and paromomycin facilitates cardiomyocyte proliferation and heart regeneration.

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Fig. 1: Inhibition of MEIS1–HOXB13 transcription activity via the aminoglycosides neomycin (Neo) and paromomycin (Paro) stimulates cardiomyocyte proliferation and promotes heart regeneration following injury.

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Yuan, X., Braun, T. Toward drug-induced heart regeneration. Nat Cardiovasc Res 3, 260–261 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44161-024-00446-8

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