Antibodies stabilize plaque in arteries
Thursday, March 21, 2019 - 16:21
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have found that type IgG antibodies play an unexpected role in atherosclerosis. A study on mice shows that the antibodies stabilize the plaque that accumulates on the artery walls, which reduces the risk of it rupturing and causing a blood clot. It is hoped that the results will eventually lead to improved therapies.