Clinical Problem
Myocardial infarction leaves oxygen-starved tissue, oxidative stress, cardiomyocyte death, inflammation, and fibrosis. Conventional approaches can restore blood flow, but the damaged infarct zone still needs localized regenerative support.
Mechanism
The hydrogel acts as a minimally invasive depot for ADSC-derived exosomes and supportive biomaterial cues. It localizes healing signals near the infarct zone instead of relying on diffuse systemic delivery.
Material Platform
The platform draws from thermo-responsive and oxygen-releasing antioxidant biomaterials, elastomeric cardiac patch research, and hydrogel systems engineered for tissue-compatible mechanical support.
Proof & Translation
The CardioHeal pamphlet highlights preclinical rat ischemia-reperfusion studies demonstrating enhanced cardiac regeneration, reduced scar formation, and significant improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction.