Results for "Xenotransplantation" in Heart Disease

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New Strategy Targets Lymph Node Pathways to Prevent Heart Transplant Rejection
Heart Health

New Strategy Targets Lymph Node Pathways to Prevent Heart Transplant Rejection

Researchers propose targeting lymph node entry mechanisms to improve immune tolerance in cardiac transplant recipients, potentially reducing rejection.

Research Paper
May 19, 2026 0
New Cancer Immunotherapy Combo Reprograms Immune Cells to Fight Tumors More Effectively
Heart Health

New Cancer Immunotherapy Combo Reprograms Immune Cells to Fight Tumors More Effectively

Scientists discover how to enhance cancer immunotherapy by converting tumor-supporting immune cells into tumor-fighting ones.

Research Paper
Mar 28, 2026 1
PCSK9 Inhibitor Fails to Prevent Heart Transplant Vessel Disease Despite Lowering Cholesterol
Heart Health

PCSK9 Inhibitor Fails to Prevent Heart Transplant Vessel Disease Despite Lowering Cholesterol

Major cholesterol-lowering drug alirocumab didn't reduce artery plaque buildup in heart transplant patients, despite cutting LDL by 57%.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 13
Revolutionary Heart Valve Procedure Offers New Hope for High-Risk Cardiac Patients
Heart Health

Revolutionary Heart Valve Procedure Offers New Hope for High-Risk Cardiac Patients

First-in-human study demonstrates successful transcatheter replacement of mechanical heart valves without open surgery.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 0
New Dual-Target Cancer Drug Eliminates Pancreatic Tumors With Single Low Dose
Heart Health

New Dual-Target Cancer Drug Eliminates Pancreatic Tumors With Single Low Dose

Revolutionary nanobody drug targets two proteins simultaneously, achieving complete tumor elimination in preclinical studies.

Research Paper
Mar 28, 2026 1
Targeted Nanoparticles Reprogram Immune Cells to Reverse Atherosclerosis
Heart Health

Targeted Nanoparticles Reprogram Immune Cells to Reverse Atherosclerosis

Novel liposome therapy delivers miR-10a to atherosclerotic plaques, reprogramming inflammatory macrophages and reducing disease progression in mice.

Research Paper
Apr 2, 2026 0
AI Reads ECG Clues That Doctors Missed Leading to Life-Saving Heart Transplant
Heart Health

AI Reads ECG Clues That Doctors Missed Leading to Life-Saving Heart Transplant

An AI-powered ECG algorithm flagged hidden structural heart disease, setting a patient on the path to a successful heart transplant.

Research Paper
Jun 24, 2026 0
Thymosin Alpha-1 Tested to Prevent Organ Failure After Emergency Aortic Surgery
Heart Health

Thymosin Alpha-1 Tested to Prevent Organ Failure After Emergency Aortic Surgery

A 330-patient multicenter RCT tests whether thymosin α1 can curb immune dysregulation and organ dysfunction after acute type A aortic dissection repair.

Research Paper
Apr 27, 2026 0
Scientists Engineer Super Macrophages That Clear Dead Cells to Fight Inflammation
Heart Health

Scientists Engineer Super Macrophages That Clear Dead Cells to Fight Inflammation

Researchers created synthetic immune receptors that boost macrophages' ability to clear cellular debris, reducing inflammation in liver and heart disease.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 3
Engineered Immune Cells Reverse Kidney Fibrosis by Targeting Damaged Blood Vessels
Heart Health

Engineered Immune Cells Reverse Kidney Fibrosis by Targeting Damaged Blood Vessels

CAR-M2 therapy successfully reversed kidney scarring in lab studies by eliminating harmful endothelial cells and promoting healing.

Research Paper
Mar 28, 2026 1
Mendelian Randomization Transforms Cardiovascular Drug Development Success Rates
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Mendelian Randomization Transforms Cardiovascular Drug Development Success Rates

New genetic approach could revolutionize how we develop heart medications, potentially saving billions in failed drug trials.

Research Paper
Mar 28, 2026 0
CRISPR Gene Editing Expands Beyond US Borders for Disease Treatment
Heart Health

CRISPR Gene Editing Expands Beyond US Borders for Disease Treatment

Revolutionary gene-editing technology CRISPR becomes available outside the US, offering new hope for treating genetic diseases worldwide.

Video
Mar 29, 2026 0
Plant Compound Tectorigenin Protects Heart from Hypertrophy by Stabilizing Mitochondria
Heart Health

Plant Compound Tectorigenin Protects Heart from Hypertrophy by Stabilizing Mitochondria

Natural isoflavone prevents cardiac enlargement through novel mitochondrial protection pathway, offering new therapeutic approach.

Research Paper
Apr 3, 2026 0
Heart Failure Recovery Driven by Cells Converting to Blood Vessels
Heart Health

Heart Failure Recovery Driven by Cells Converting to Blood Vessels

Scientists discover how damaged heart cells transform into new blood vessels, potentially revolutionizing heart failure treatment.

Research Paper
Mar 28, 2026 1
TIE2 Receptor Circuit Drives Venous Malformation Growth Beyond PI3K Mutations
Heart Health

TIE2 Receptor Circuit Drives Venous Malformation Growth Beyond PI3K Mutations

A feedforward ANGPT-TIE2 signaling loop amplifies PIK3CA-driven venous malformations, pointing to TIE2 inhibition as a more effective therapy than mTOR blockade.

Research Paper
May 22, 2026 0
Cardiac Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Regenerating Heart Muscle After Attack
Heart Health

Cardiac Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Regenerating Heart Muscle After Attack

Small trial tests safety of injecting patients' own cardiac stem cells to regrow dead heart tissue and restore function.

Clinical Trial
Mar 28, 2026 4
Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Heart Disease When Combined with Bypass Surgery
Heart Health

Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Heart Disease When Combined with Bypass Surgery

Clinical trial tested whether bone marrow stem cells could improve heart function beyond standard bypass surgery alone.

Clinical Trial
Mar 28, 2026 0
Cardiac Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Heart Attack Recovery in Clinical Trial
Heart Health

Cardiac Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Heart Attack Recovery in Clinical Trial

Researchers tested injecting cardiac stem cells directly into heart arteries after heart attacks to promote healing and regeneration.

Clinical Trial
Mar 28, 2026 1
IV-Injected Biomaterial Repairs Heart Tissue After Attack Without Surgery
Heart Health

IV-Injected Biomaterial Repairs Heart Tissue After Attack Without Surgery

UC San Diego scientists developed an injectable hydrogel that travels the bloodstream to reduce inflammation and regenerate damaged heart tissue.

Press Release
May 6, 2026 0
New Drug Combo Shows Promise Against Rare Digestive Cancers
Heart Health

New Drug Combo Shows Promise Against Rare Digestive Cancers

Scientists discover targeting two cellular pathways simultaneously could overcome treatment resistance in neuroendocrine tumors.

Research Paper
Mar 28, 2026 1
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