Medin-Induced Pro-inflammatory and Prothrombotic Activation of Coronary Artery Endothelial Cells: A Potential Novel Mediator Linking Aging and Atherosclerosis
Kaleb T. Morrow, Nina Karamanova, Randy Woltjer, Victoria Krajbich, Jingmin Shu, Ming Li, Chengyun Tang, Alana Maerivoet, Jillian Madine, Yabing Chen, Raymond Q. Migrino
This study shows medin induces pro-inflammatory and prothrombotic changes in endothelial cells and is strongly associated with coronary plaque burden and inflammation.
bioRxiv · Jul 8, 2026 · PreprintPhysiology