London: We have been able to cure diseases of the human heart by knowing it and now for the first time many organizations have come together to compile a complete map of human cells which has been named ‘Heart Cell Atlas’. It includes details of all types of heart cells and molecules.
This research will pave the way for better understanding and treatment of many heart diseases. The research involved several institutions, including the Wellcome Singer Center Institute, Harvard Medical School, Imperial College, Alberta and the University of Cambridge. It is funded by the British Heart Foundation, the National Science Foundation and the Wellcome Trust.
This study found that the cells of each heart muscle are different from each other. The blood vessels are also diverse and it is also known how the heart cells work together to move the heart and continue life. A total of 500,000 cells have been studied in depth, details of which have been published in Nature.
This research will pave the way for regenerative medicine and individualized treatment for patients. The heart pumps blood throughout the body and carries oxygen to every organ. The heart beats a million times a day and carries blood throughout the body. In a heartbeat, many cells work together, and at every beat the whole heart works in unison.
For the study, scientists examined the donated hearts of 14 people. It also read about 500,000 individual cells. However, the donors came from six different regions or countries. For this research, single cell technology, machine learning and imaging technology were used. In addition, the genetic effects of the cells were noted. It should be noted that all the hearts involved in the study were completely healthy.
Cell Atlas showed that cells in different parts of the heart are also different. Their work is also different and so the method of treatment should be different. There are 11 different types of cells in six different parts of the heart, but there are about 62 subtypes.
Scientists have also found that the cells in the blood vessels are organized according to their function and tolerate different types of pressure. It is hoped that this will also shed light on cardiovascular diseases.