Irisin in Cardiovascular Health and Disease: A Review of Its Function as a Biomarker and Therapeutic Target in Atherosclerosis and Related Conditions
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains the leading cause of mortality worldwide, necessitating novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Irisin, a myokine derived from FNDC5, has emerged as a molecule of interest owing to its pleiotropic effects, yet its role in cardiovascular health is debated amid con...