Atherosclerosis is a common complication in patients with Werner syndrome (WS) (IMAGE)

Chiba University

Atherosclerosis is a common complication in patients with Werner syndrome (WS)

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Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of death in patients with WS, a rare genetic disease associated with premature aging. Now, a study by researchers from Japan reveals that the buildup of plaque in the arteries, which can eventually cause a stroke or heart attack, is mostly driven by macrophages in an abnormal pro-inflammatory state. 

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Sudip Kumar Paul from Chiba University

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