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Stanford Uncovers Gene's Key Role in Heart Artery Growth

4/8/2025

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Stanford researchers have unveiled the crucial role of the CXCL12 gene in forming the posterior descending artery of the heart. This groundbreaking discovery, featured in *Cell*, opens doors to revolutionary heart disease treatments by promoting the growth of new arteries, potentially minimizing the necessity for invasive surgeries. The gene's influence on artery development begins early in human life.

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Stanford researchers have unveiled the crucial role of the CXCL12 gene in forming the posterior descending artery of the heart. This groundbreaking discovery, featured in *Cell*, opens doors to revolutionary heart disease treatments by promoting the growth of new arteries, potentially minimizing the necessity for invasive surgeries. The gene's influence on artery development begins early in human life.