Cell BiologybioRxiv
Endothelial stiffening induced by CD36-mediated lipid uptake leads to endothelial barrier disruption and contributes to atherosclerotic lesions
V. Aguilar, E. Le Master, A. Paul…·I. Levitan
This study shows that CD36-mediated lipid uptake causes endothelial stiffening, leading to barrier disruption and atherosclerosis in mouse models, with sex-dependent effects.
DOI 10.1161/atvbaha.124.322244