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Cardiac tissue has limited regenerative capacity primarily due to the low proliferation rate of cardiomyocytes, the heart muscle cells. After injury, such as a heart attack, the damaged cells are replaced by scar tissue rather than new muscle cells, which impairs the heart's function. Additionally, the complex structure and specialized functions of cardiac tissue require precise cellular organization that is difficult to restore. Factors like the lack of stem cell presence and the inhibitory environment created by inflammation further hinder regeneration.

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