B-specific: B-cell related gene and protein markers with prognostic and therapeutic value for CVD KU Leuven
Atherosclerosis is the major underlying condition of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and one the leading causes of mortality. Rupture or erosion of atherosclerotic lesions can lead to acute cardiovascular events, such as myocardial infarction and stroke, making biomarkers to diagnose patients at risk for these events and develop tailored preventive interventions, an urgent need. Although atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease, ...