In mouse models of MI, CD44 increased in LV by 6 hours, C-C motif chemokine 7 (CCL7) increased in ischemic myocardium after 24 hours, ELAV-like protein 1 [41] increased as well as matrilysin (MMP7) [42], [43], [44], [45]. This evidence concerns the gene CD44 and myocardial infarction.