Atherosclerosis growth process explained
The hallmark of atherosclerosis is the accumulation of fatty plaques inside the arteries. Have you ever wondered why this happens? Researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center have an explanation.
The researchers were also able to show that removing netrin-1 from the macrophages lowered the amount of plaque that accumulated in the arteries and minimized the growth of atherosclerosis. This finding opens the door for new medications that may prevent or reverse atherosclerosis.
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