Extracellular component hyaluronic acid and its receptor Hmmr are required for epicardial EMT during heart regeneration

Conclusion
HA and Hmmr are required for activated epicardial cell EMT and migration involving the FAK/Src pathway for proper heart regeneration.

Source: Cardiovascular Research - August 18, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Missinato, M. A., Tobita, K., Romano, N., Carroll, J. A., Tsang, M. Tags: Cardiac biology and remodelling Source Type: research