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Oct 2026
Role of insulin resistance in atherosclerosis: underlying mechanisms and emerging stem cell-based therapeutic strategies
Atherosclerosis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the arteries, is the primary cause of ischemic heart disease and stroke, which are the leading drivers of global mortality and major contributors to disability. Important risk factors for atherosclerosis include insulin resistance (IR), hypertension and hyperlipidemia....
Qiu-Wang Zhang, Yin-Gen Chen, Di Wang et al.
· Frontiers in Medicine · 0 citations