How did embryonic stem cell-derived heart muscle cells affect guinea pigs with heart injuries?

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In the field of regenerative medicine, research involving embryonic stem cells (ESCs) has shown significant potential for repairing damaged tissues. Specifically, studies have demonstrated that heart muscle cells, known as cardiomyocytes, derived from human ESCs were able to improve the function of injured heart muscle tissue when introduced into guinea pigs.1