ReviewCells2024
iPSC-Derived Biological Pacemaker-From Bench to Bedside.
Review in Cells, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
What it found
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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.
Who cites it
3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Non-gene-edited neural stem cells reverse neuroinflammation and microbiota dysbiosis in a sprague-dawley rat model of autism spectrum disorder.Translational psychiatry · 2026Article
- Platelet-bioengineered hiPSC-sEVs achieve targeted repair of fibrotic sinoatrial node in preclinical SND models.Nature communications · 2025Article
- Arrhythmogenic Risk in iPSC-Derived Cardiomyocytes: Current Limitations and Therapeutic Perspectives.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Review
Corrections and comments
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Authors and funding
9 authors.
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Abstract
Induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived biological pacemakers have emerged as an alternative to traditional electronic pacemakers for managing cardiac arrhythmias. While effective, electronic pacemakers face challenges such as device failure, lead complications, and surgical risks, particularly in children. iPSC-derived pacemakers offer a promising solution by mimicking the sinoatrial node's natural pacemaking function, providing a more physiological approach to rhythm control. These cells can differentiate into cardiomyocytes capable of autonomous electrical activity, integrating into heart tissue. However, challenges such as achieving cellular maturity, long-term functionality, and immune response remain significant barriers to clinical translation. Future research should focus on refining gene-editing techniques, optimizing differentiation, and developing scalable production processes to enhance the safety and effectiveness of these biological pacemakers. With further advancements, iPSC-derived pacemakers could offer a patient-specific, durable alternative for cardiac rhythm management. This review discusses key advancements in differentiation protocols and preclinical studies, demonstrating their potential in treating dysrhythmias.
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