Key result
Disturbed blood flow drives endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis via PECAM-1 and SUMOylation mechanotransduction pathways.
Why the study?
Does disturbed blood flow promote atherosclerosis development compared to steady laminar flow?
Does disturbed blood flow promote atherosclerosis development compared to steady laminar flow?
Understanding the mechanotransduction of disturbed blood flow provides insights into the focal development of atherosclerosis and potential therapeutic targets.
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May inform flow-directed risk assessment in atherosclerosis; leaves open clinical translation of PECAM-1/SUMOylation targets.
Heo et al. (2014) conducted a review in Atherosclerosis. Disturbed blood flow vs. Steady laminar flow was evaluated. Disturbed blood flow creates an atheroprone environment and promotes atherosclerosis through mechanotransduction pathways including PECAM-1 and SUMOylation.