Exercise‐induced stem cell activation and its implication for cardiovascular and skeletal muscle regeneration

Patrick Wahl, Klara Brixius, Wilhelm Bloch
2008 MITAT. Minimally invasive therapy & allied technologies  
A number of publications have provided evidence that exercise and physical activity are linked to the activation, mobilization, and differentiation of various types of stem cells. Exercise may improve organ regeneration and function. This review summarizes mechanisms by which exercise contributes to stem cell-induced regeneration in the cardiovascular and the skeletal muscle system. In addition, it discusses whether exercise may improve and support stem cell transplantation in situations of cardiovascular disease or muscular dystrophy.
doi:10.1080/13645700801969816 pmid:18465444 fatcat:lvx7o3lvkzasra7y7l6eldqvaq