The key role of liquid-liquid phase separation in atherosclerosis
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    Liquid-liquid phase separation is an important process in which intracellular biomolecules condense to form membraneless organelles, playing a significant role in cell signaling and gene expression regulation. Studies have shown that liquid-liquid phase separation may be involved in the occurrence and development of atherosclerosis and has potential applications in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. This article introduces the concept and mechanism of liquid-liquid phase separation, delves into the relationship between liquid-liquid phase separation and atherosclerosis, summarizes the progress of liquid-liquid phase separation in atherosclerosis research, and looks forward to its application prospects.

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ZHAO Fangyao, LI Junhao, YANG Ke, YANG Hongjun. The key role of liquid-liquid phase separation in atherosclerosis[J]. Editorial Office of Chinese Journal of Arteriosclerosis,2025,33(3):185-193, 201.

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  • Received:October 15,2024
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