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Researchers have discovered cardiac progenitor cells. They are basically of 2 types; one can go onto form cardiac, smooth and/ or endothelial cells whereas the second type can make cardiac and smooth cells. These cells can then be used to help repair several congenital defects if the threat of uncontrolled growth of these cells can be eradicated. However studies show that such progenitor cells are found in fewer numbers in elderly people and the relationship between the two types is yet unclear. Although it is known that one type controls structures on the left side of the heart and the other type controls the right side structures.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6173040.stm


Tanisha Sharma