Macrophages: More Like Primary School Teachers than Crime Fighters in Heart Disease - Preston Stafford

Year
2025
Organisation
University of Colorado
Tags
heart disease
cardiac regeneration
immunology
macrophages
developmental biology
regenerative medicine
cardiovascular research
muscle cell maturation
CU Anschutz
Summary

This research explores how tissue-resident macrophages guide immature heart muscle cells during early development. By identifying immune signals that enable scar-free heart regeneration in newborns, the work aims to uncover therapeutic pathways that could restore regenerative capacity and improve outcomes for patients with heart disease.