[New post] Study finds a subset of vascular macrophages to be powerful ally in the fight against atherosclerosis
Conference Alerts posted: " A new study reveals the existence of a powerful ally in the fight against cardiovascular disease, a protective subset of vascular macrophages expressing the C-type lectin receptor CLEC4A2, a molecule which fosters "good" macrophage behavior within the ve"
A new study reveals the existence of a powerful ally in the fight against cardiovascular disease, a protective subset of vascular macrophages expressing the C-type lectin receptor CLEC4A2, a molecule which fosters "good" macrophage behavior within the vessel wall.
Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease and the main driver of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and heart attack. It causes fatty substances to build up and block the arteries, restricting blood flow and oxygen supply to vital organs. Current therapies treating atherosclerosis involves lowering cholesterol and reopening blocked arteries. Recent studies have shown a third avenue of therapy, that involves counteracting inflammation by targeting white blood cells.
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