Platelet-endothelial crosstalk drives distinct endothelial dysfunction in bicuspid aortic valve disease
Luisa Weiss, Sarvesh Chelvanambi, Amarri Harrison, Taku Kasai, Yuto Nakamura, Mandy E Turner, Mark C Blaser, Marie Billaud, Masanori Aikawa, Sasha A Singh, Elena Aikawa
This study shows that platelet-derived signals cause distinct endothelial dysfunction in bicuspid aortic valve disease, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction and immune cell recruitment.
bioRxiv · Nov 4, 2026 · PreprintMolecular Biology