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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Autophagy and Its Association with Macrophages in Clonal Hematopoiesis Leading to Atherosclerosis.

Shuanhu Li, Xin Zhou, Qinchun Duan, Shukun Niu, Pengquan Li, Yihan Feng, Ye Zhang, Xuehong Xu, Shou-Ping Gong, Huiling Cao

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed.

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  7. Editorial: The role of autophagy in cardiovascular disease.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Shuanhu LiKey Laboratory of Pharmacodynamics and Material Basis of Chinese Medicine of Shaanxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Engineering Research Center of Brain Health Industry of Chinese Medicine, Pharmacology of Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, University Government Committee of Shaanxi Province, Xianyang 712046, China.
Xin ZhouXi'an Key Laboratory of Basic and Translation of Cardiovascular Metabolic Disease, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease, College of Pharmacy, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710021, China.
Qinchun DuanLaboratory of Cell Biology, Genetics and Developmental Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China.
Shukun NiuXi'an Key Laboratory of Basic and Translation of Cardiovascular Metabolic Disease, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease, College of Pharmacy, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710021, China.
Pengquan LiXi'an Key Laboratory of Basic and Translation of Cardiovascular Metabolic Disease, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease, College of Pharmacy, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710021, China.
Yihan FengXi'an Key Laboratory of Basic and Translation of Cardiovascular Metabolic Disease, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease, College of Pharmacy, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710021, China.
Ye ZhangXi'an Key Laboratory of Basic and Translation of Cardiovascular Metabolic Disease, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease, College of Pharmacy, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710021, China.
Xuehong XuLaboratory of Cell Biology, Genetics and Developmental Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China.
Shou-Ping GongXi'an Key Laboratory of Basic and Translation of Cardiovascular Metabolic Disease, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease, College of Pharmacy, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710021, China.
Huiling CaoKey Laboratory of Pharmacodynamics and Material Basis of Chinese Medicine of Shaanxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Engineering Research Center of Brain Health Industry of Chinese Medicine, Pharmacology of Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, University Government Committee of Shaanxi Province, Xianyang 712046, China.

Funding

College Student Innovation Training Program of Xi'an Medical University 121524083/S202411840083haanxi Association for Science and Technology Youth Talent Support Program 20220317Key Program of Shaanxi Provincial Education Department 20JS138Key Program of Shaanxi Provincial Science and Technology Department 2022ZDLSF04-01Key Program of Shaanxi Provincial Science and Technology Department 2022ZDLSF05-15Key Program of Xianyang Science and Technology Department L2024-ZDYF-ZDYF-SF-0054National Natural Science Foundation of China 82200513Sanqin Talent Innovation Team Program 202405Scientific and technological capabilities enhancement project from Xi'an Medical University 205152353/208240383Talent Program of Xi'an Medical University RCYJ202401Young Talent Fund of Xi'an Association for Science and Technology 959202313083
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Atherosclerosis, a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by lipid accumulation and immune cell infiltration, is linked to plaque formation and cardiovascular events. While traditionally associated with lipid metabolism and endothelial dysfunction, recent research highlights the roles of autophagy and clonal hematopoiesis (CH) in its pathogenesis. Autophagy, a cellular process crucial for degrading damaged components, regulates macrophage homeostasis and inflammation, both of which are pivotal in atherosclerosis. In macrophages, autophagy influences lipid metabolism, cytokine regulation, and oxidative stress, helping to prevent plaque instability. Defective autophagy exacerbates inflammation, impairs cholesterol efflux, and accelerates disease progression. Additionally, autophagic processes in endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells further contribute to atherosclerotic pathology. Recent studies also emphasize the interplay between autophagy and CH, wherein somatic mutations in genes like

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AtherosclerosisAutophagyClonal HematopoiesisMacrophagesAnimalsHumansInflammationPlaque, Atheroscleroticatherosclerosischaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA)clonal hematopoiesis (CH)inflammatorymacrophageprogrammed cell death

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PMID40244103
PMCPMC11989900

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