Stem Cell-Based Strategies for Cardiac Tissue Engineering and Regeneration

Dear Colleagues,

Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide, underscoring the urgent need for effective regenerative strategies to restore cardiac structure and function after injury. Stem cell-based therapies offer immense potential for cardiac tissue engineering and myocardial repair by enabling the generation of functional cardiomyocytes, endothelial cells, and smooth muscle cells, as well as the development of biomimetic cardiac constructs.

This Special Issue, “Stem Cell-Based Strategies for Cardiac Tissue Engineering and Regeneration,” aims to spotlight the latest advances in stem cell differentiation, lineage specification, biomaterial design, and bioengineering approaches for cardiac regeneration. We invite original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and perspectives exploring novel experimental models and molecular mechanisms driving cardiac remodeling, regeneration, and repair processes.

We look forward to your valuable contributions to this rapidly evolving and multidisciplinary field.

Dr. Munira Xaymardan
Dr. Nona Farbehi
Guest Editors

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