Swine Heart Muscle Cells in Cardiac Research

Swine hearts share similarities with human cardiac tissue regarding anatomy, physiology, and function. The comparable size of the heart and its surgical interventions in both species have promoted the use of swine heart muscle cells in in vitro research. These cells are vital to exploring the cellular events behind the electrophysiological activity of the cardiac tissue. Pigs are considered suitable models for organ xenotransplantation. Many reports have surfaced with modest favorable outcomes. Swine muscle cells can provide clues to increase the efficiency of such studies. The