Improved myocardial performance in infarcted rat heart by co-injection of basic fibroblast growth factor with temperature-responsive Chitosan hydrogel

Co-injection of bFGF with temperature-responsive chitosan hydrogels enhanced the effects of bFGF on arteriogenesis, ventricular remodeling and cardiac function. Our findings suggest a new approach to improve infarcted repairs in the prevention of adverse remodeling after myocardial infarction.