Publications by authors named "Heiko Reffelt"
Article Synopsis
- Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) plays a crucial role in enhancing growth and metabolism in cells and demonstrates cardio-protective properties after acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
- A study showed that short-term IGF1 treatment improved heart function, reduced scar size, and increased capillary density in heart tissue over several weeks following AMI.
- The protective effects of IGF1 were linked to its impact on myeloid cells and the promotion of an anti-inflammatory response in macrophages, suggesting it helps modulate inflammation to preserve heart function after injury.
