“…The disposition of CHAM following injections is that of a bioceramic, whereby the gel carrier degrades quickly and is then followed by a more prolonged cell-dependent biodegradable process of the microspheres (Ahn, 2007;Jacovella, 2008;Dixon et al, 2011;Tous et al, 2012;Shuman et al, 2013). More specifically, CHAM is cleared by a macrophage-dependent process, which is then accompanied by proliferation of fibroblasts (Shumaker et al, 2006;Ahn, 2007;Jacovella, 2008;Dixon et al, 2011;Tous et al, 2012). These cell types, the macrophage and fibroblast, play a critical role in the post-MI remodeling process (Lindsey et al, 2001;Ertl and Frantz, 2005;Hohensinner et al, 2010;Frangogiannis, 2012;Freytes et al, 2013;Goldsmith et al, 2013).…”