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Endothelial to mesenchymal transition (EndMT) in atherosclerosis: mechanisms, models, and therapies.
Cardiovascular research - 26 Aug 2026
Ilyas Iqra, Evans Paul C, Berk Bradford C, Offermanns Stefan, Xu Suowen
Abstract excerpt
Endothelial to mesenchymal transition (EndMT) has emerged as a key contributor to the development and progression of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Driven by biomechanical, inflammatory, and metabolic cues within the vascular microenvironment, EndMT leads to the loss of endothelial identity and the acquisition of mesenchymal characteristics, thereby promoting vascular dysfunction and plaque progression....
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