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ReviewStroke (Hoboken, N.J.)2025

Endothelial Cell Genetics in Carotid Artery Atherosclerosis and Intracranial Atherosclerosis: A Systematic Review.

Kent R Richter, Patrick King, Mason Masters, Omid Shoraka, Michael T Bounajem, Leo J Y Kim, Sarah Dabb, Sarah Nguyen, Jennifer J Majersik, Aaron Shoskes and 4 more

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Review in Stroke (Hoboken, N.J.), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors.

Kent R RichterDepartment of Neurosurgery Geisinger Health System Danville PA.
Patrick KingDepartment of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center University of Utah Salt Lake City UT.
Mason MastersDepartment of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center University of Utah Salt Lake City UT.
Omid ShorakaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center University of Utah Salt Lake City UT.
Michael T BounajemDepartment of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center University of Utah Salt Lake City UT.
Leo J Y KimDepartment of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center University of Utah Salt Lake City UT.
Sarah DabbDepartment of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center University of Utah Salt Lake City UT.
Sarah NguyenDepartment of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center University of Utah Salt Lake City UT.
Jennifer J MajersikDepartment of Neurology University of Utah Salt Lake City UT.
Aaron ShoskesDepartment of Neurology University of Utah Salt Lake City UT.
Kendell ClementDepartment of Biomedical Informatics University of Utah Salt Lake City UT.
Ethan WinklerDepartment of Neurosurgery University of California-San Francisco San Francisco CA.
Ramesh Grandhi *Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center University of Utah Salt Lake City UT.
Karol P Budohoski *Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center University of Utah Salt Lake City UT.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2866-1380

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ischemic stroke, a leading cause of global mortality, is often linked to large-artery atherosclerosis, including carotid artery atherosclerotic disease and intracranial atherosclerotic disease. Endothelial cells, which are central to vascular homeostasis, are pivotal in the pathophysiology of these conditions. This systematic review explores the genetic and molecular characteristics of endothelial cells in carotid artery atherosclerotic disease and intracranial atherosclerotic disease, emphasizing their roles in disease progression and potential therapeutic applications. The findings reveal significant differences in the underlying mechanisms of carotid artery atherosclerotic disease and intracranial atherosclerotic disease, reflecting the unique genetic, inflammatory, and vascular remodeling processes associated with each condition. Endovascular biopsy is examined as a minimally invasive method for isolating endothelial cells, providing a valuable tool for studying disease-specific pathways and advancing precision medicine, although improvements in technique and consistency are still required. This review underscores the importance of integrating advanced genetic and transcriptomic analyses with refined biopsy methods to better understand the molecular drivers of cerebrovascular atherosclerosis. These advancements are critical for identifying novel therapeutic targets, improving diagnostic accuracy, and ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.

Indexed as

atherosclerosisbiopsycarotid arteryendothelial cellgeneticsischemic stroke

Identifiers

PMID41608730
PMCPMC12697583

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