Human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) can be differentiated into many cardiovascular cell types, including cardiomyocytes and endothelial cells. hiPSC-derived cardiovascular cells can recapitulate patient-specific and disease-specific phenotypes. In this Review, Chen et al. discuss how hiPSCs can be used as a platform for cardiovascular drug development and disease modelling, and can facilitate individualized therapy in the era of precision medicine.
- Ian Y. Chen
- Elena Matsa
- Joseph C. Wu