Relationship between cathepsins and cardiovascular diseases: a Mendelian randomized study

• Main Authors: Qiaoqiao Li (Author), Zhongzheng Zhou (Author), Teng Xu (Author), Xueping Gao (Author), Yake Lou (Author), Zijun Chen (Author), Muzi Zhang (Author), Qinghua Fang (Author), Jie Tan (Author), Jing Huang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading age-related disorders worldwide, with their prevalence increasing annually. Cathepsins are protein-degrading enzymes essential for processes such as intracellular protein breakdown, apoptosis, and immune responses. Recent studies suggest a p...