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Proteomics reveals spatial and molecular heterogeneities in advanced atherosclerotic carotid artery plaques.
Nature cardiovascular research - 1 Jul 2026
Sinha Ankit, Sachs Nadja, Kratz Elena, Pauli Jessica, Steigerwald Sophia, Albrecht Vincent, Nordmann Thierry M, Ugur Enes, Rodriguez Edwin H, Engl Marie-Luise, Skowronek Patricia, Oliinyk Denys, Metousis Andreas, von Scheidt Moritz, Wierer Michael, Winter Hanna, Schunkert Heribert, Branzan Daniela, Maegdefessel Lars, Mann Matthias
Abstract excerpt
Atherosclerotic plaque rupture is a major cause of cerebrovascular events, yet the molecular determinants underlying vulnerability-related plaque morphology, including fibrous-cap thickness, remain incompletely defined. Using histomorphology-guided spatial proteomics, here we delineate molecular programs associated with plaque cap phenotype across discrete plaque subregions. In 112 carotid endarterectomy...
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