Neutrophil-specific STAT4 deficiency reduces atherogenesis and improves plaque stability via reduced neutrophil activation and recruitment to aortas.
E. Galkina, W. C. Keeter, A. Moriarty, R. AKers, S. Ma, M. Mussbacher, J. Nadler
This study shows that reducing STAT4 in neutrophils lowers atherosclerosis and improves plaque stability by decreasing neutrophil activation and their migration to aortas.
bioRxiv · Feb 22, 2023 · PreprintImmunology