Towards safer iPSC-CM transplantation: steroid-sparing immunosuppression and arrhythmia prevention
A new review in Cardiovascular Research explores strategies to improve the safety of transplanting heart muscle cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC-CMs). The article focuses on two major hurdles: the need for long-term immunosuppression and the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias post-transplantation. It discusses the potential of steroid-sparing immunosuppressive regimens and novel approaches to prevent or manage these arrhythmias, aiming to bring this promising regenerative therapy closer to clinical reality.
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This work addresses critical translational challenges at the intersection of cardiology and regenerative medicine. For a clinician, understanding the evolving strategies to mitigate post-transplant complications is essential for evaluating the future viability of such advanced therapies. It highlights the practical safety considerations that must be solved before cutting-edge science can become routine, evidence-based patient care.
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