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Linking MASLD to ACVD through Kupffer cells

Nature Cardiovascular Research volume 3, pages 258–259 (2024)Cite this article

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Hepatocytes are recognized as having a primary role in production and clearance of apolipoprotein B100-containing lipoproteins. A new study finds that Kupffer cells can respond to the initial atherogenic dyslipidemia and regulate levels of circulating lipoprotein.

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Fig. 1: The role of liver-mediated lipoprotein metabolism in atherosclerosis.

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  1. Division of Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA

    Fanglin Ma & Bishuang Cai

  2. Columbia Center for Human Development, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA

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Ma, F., Huang, X. & Cai, B. Linking MASLD to ACVD through Kupffer cells. Nat Cardiovasc Res 3, 258–259 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44161-024-00442-y

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