High levels of a specific antibody may contribute to acute coronary syndrome, investigators say

Graphical abstract. Credit: JACC: Basic to Translational Science (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacbts.2024.04.012 How a person’s immune system responds to a protein called LL-37 may increase the risk of developing acute coronary syndrome, but the response may also serve as a potential target for future treatments. These findings come from a research study led by investigators at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. Acute coronary syndrome refers to any condition that involves the blockage of blood flow to the heart, such as a heart attack. The investigators previously reported that the immune system of patients with acute coronary syndrome seems to be Read More