Injectable Collagen Implant Improves Survival, Cardiac Remodeling, and Function in the Early Period After Myocarditis in Rats

Conclusions: The present study shows, for the first time, that injectable collagen biomaterial improves survival and attenuates cardiac inflammation, cardiomyocyte hypertrophy, LV remodeling, and dysfunction in the early period after myocarditis in rats. Our findings suggest a new biomaterial-based strategy to ameliorate the devastating effects of myocarditis.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Experimental Studies Source Type: research