In addition to cholesterol and high blood pressure as risk factors for atherosclerosis, we may need to address our own immune system to prevent a heart attack or stroke. Marie Depuydt revealed which cells exactly reside in the atherosclerotic plaque that narrows an artery. The presence of a diverse set of T-cells suggests autoimmune-like characteristics for this disease. She obtained her PhD with honours on March 28.
Read the full article here on the Leiden University website: Atherosclerosis resembles an autoimmune disease. Marie Depuydt graduated on this topic, with honours – Leiden University (universiteitleiden.nl)
