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Sep 2026
Monotropein mitigates atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability through circ_0140736/miR-495/SIRPα-mediated efferocytosis
Summary Efferocytosis is a biological process in which phagocytic cells engulf and degrade senescent, damaged, or dead cells to prevent secondary necrosis and inflammation. This process is implicated in various diseases, including atherosclerosis (AS). Enhancing efferocytosis efficiency may offer a promising therapeuti...
Ying Liu, Zuo-Li Wu, Bing-Yu Huang et al.
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