USF1 transcriptionally activates USP14 to drive atherosclerosis by promoting EndMT through NLRC5/Smad2/3 axis

Abstract Background Endothelial-to-Mesenchymal Transformation (EndMT) plays key roles in endothelial dysfunction during the pathological progression of atherosclerosis; however, its detailed mechanism remains unclear. Herein, we explored the biological function and mechanisms of upstream stimulating...

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Main Authors: Zhiwen Zhang, Quan Guo, Chao Ma, Zhenzhou Zhao, Qingbo Shi, Haosen Yu, Lixin Rao, Muwei Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:Molecular Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s10020-024-00798-8