Rare genetic variants linked to bicuspid aortic valve disease in young adults identified by UTHealth Houston researchers
Genetic variants linked to a rare form of bicuspid aortic valve disease that affects young adults and can lead to dangerous and potentially life-threatening aortic complications have been identified by researchers at UTHealth Houston. The study was published today in the American Journal…
AI and Genetic Diseases
McGovern Medical School research employs artificial intelligence to improve the diagnosis and treatment of hereditary conditions such as Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Genetic mutation can lead to coronary artery disease at young age
A novel molecular pathway to explain how a mutation in the gene ACTA2 can cause individuals in their 30s – with normal cholesterol levels and no other risk factors — to develop coronary artery disease has been identified, according to…
Targeting a specific protein in smooth muscle cells may dramatically reduce atherosclerotic plaque formation
A new study shows targeting a protein in smooth muscle cells can block and decrease buildup of atherosclerotic plaque in mouse models, according to researchers with UTHealth Houston. The study was published today in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. Atherosclerosis…