Progress and challenges in transplantation of human pluripotent stem cell derived cardiomyocytes for cardiac therapy
摘要
Myocardial infarction and heart failure remain leading causes of mortality worldwide. Human pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (hPSC-CMs) represent a promising approach to regenerating damaged myocardium and restoring cardiac function. This review highlights advancements in hPSC-CM differentiation, scale-up, and clinical-grade manufacturing; delivery approaches; and insights from preclinical and clinical studies. We also examine mechanisms of repair, key challenges and mitigation strategies, and future directions to advance hPSC-CM therapies toward clinical translation.