Transcription factor NFAT1 mediates endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition and atherogenesis under disturbed flow conditions
Atherosclerosis is a prevalent vascular pathology with a partially understood pathogenesis. Notably, lesions manifest non-uniformly, favoring bifurcations and curvatures characterized by complex hemodynamics. We hypothesize that disturbed flow (DF) plays a pivotal role in disease initiation and progression....