Targeting angiogenesis in myocardial infarction: Novel therapeutics (Review)
Jiejie Li, Yuanyuan Zhao, Wei Zhu
Abstract
Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) remains the main cause of mortality worldwide. Despite surgery and medical treatment, the non-regeneration of dead cardiomyocytes and the limited contractile ability of scar tissue can lead to heart failure. Therefore, restoring blood flow in the infarcted area is important for the repair of myocardial injury. The objective of the present review was to summarize the factors influencing angiogenesis after AMI, and to describe the application of angiogenesis for cardiac repair. Collectively, this review may be helpful for relevant studies and to provide insight into future therapeutic applications in clinical practice.
Topics & Concepts
AngiogenesisMyocardial infarctionMedicineRegeneration (biology)Heart failureTherapeutic angiogenesisMolecular medicineNeovascularizationCardiologyIntensive care medicineCancerInternal medicineCell cycleBiologyCell biologySignaling Pathways in DiseaseElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical ApplicationsCardiac Fibrosis and Remodeling