N-Cadherin Overexpression Mobilizes the Protective Effects of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Against Ischemic Heart Injury Through a β-Catenin–Dependent Manner

Abstract

We demonstrate for the first time that N-cadherin overexpression enhances mesenchymal stromal cells-protective effects against ischemic heart failure via β-catenin-mediated MMP-10/MMP-13/HGF expression and production, promoting ADSC/cardiomyocyte adhesion and ADSC retention.