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

• Main Authors: Zhiwen Zhang (Author), Quan Guo (Author), Chao Ma (Author), Zhenzhou Zhao (Author), Qingbo Shi (Author), Haosen Yu (Author), Lixin Rao (Author), Muwei Li (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...