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ArticleJournal of advanced research2026

Treatment of clonal hematopoiesis associated atherosclerosis via vaccine-based clearance of the mutant cells.

Shuang Liang, Wenxin Tao, Di Qu, Panpan Ji, Zhenzhen Hao, Mengying Wei, Guodong Yang, Xueying Zhou, Chen Wang, Lijun Yuan

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10 authors.

Shuang LiangDepartment of Ultrasound Medicine, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710038, China.
Wenxin TaoDepartment of Ultrasound Medicine, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710038, China.
Di QuDepartment of Cardiology, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China; Department of Clinical Pharmacy, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, Sichuan 610000, China.
Panpan JiDepartment of Digestive Surgery, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China.
Zhenzhen HaoState Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China.
Mengying WeiState Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China.
Guodong YangState Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China.
Xueying ZhouDepartment of Ultrasound Medicine, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710038, China. Electronic address: 353379314@qq.com.
Chen WangDepartment of Ultrasound Medicine, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710038, China. Electronic address: wchen@fmmu.edu.cn.
Lijun YuanDepartment of Ultrasound Medicine, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710038, China. Electronic address: yuanli@fmmu.edu.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionClonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), driven by somatic mutations (e.g., TET2), is an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis (AS). CHIP-mutant macrophages promote plaque inflammation, but targeted therapies are lacking. Crucially, whether these clones acquire immunogenic neoantigens-enabling immune clearance-remains unexplored.

objectiveTo investigate if Tet2-mutant cells in CHIP-associated AS develop immunogenic neoantigens and evaluate a neoantigen-targeting vaccine strategy.

methodsTet2 was edited in hematopoietic cells via CRISPR/Cas9 and transplanted into Ldlr

resultsTet2 deficiency exacerbated atherosclerosis (+72% plaque area) and systemic inflammation.  DNA and RNA sequencing results identified 2 mutations showing high MHC-I binding affinity, suggesting neoantigenicity. GelVax vaccination reduced aortic plaque burden by 45%, selectively cleared Tet2-mutant macrophages in plaques, attenuated systemic cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β) and improved plaque stability (↓ necrotic core, ↑ collagen). The protection was primarily CD8

conclusionTet2-mutant cells in CHIP-associated AS acquire immunogenic neoantigens. Leveraging these antigens via a hydrogel vaccine induces clone-specific CD8

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AtherosclerosisClonal HematopoiesisDNA-Binding ProteinsVaccinesAnimalsDioxygenasesDisease Models, AnimalMacrophagesMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMutationProto-Oncogene ProteinsDioxygenasesDNA-Binding ProteinsProto-Oncogene ProteinsTet2 protein, mouseVaccinesAtherosclerosisClonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potentialImmunogenicityVaccine

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PMID41558605
PMCPMC13669578

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