Affiliation:
1. Department of Cardiovascular Medicine The First People's Hospital of Linping District Hangzhou China
2. Department of Cardiovascular Medicine The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine Hangzhou China
Abstract
AbstractAtherosclerosis, a lipid‐driven chronic inflammatory disorder, is a significant global health concern associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality, imposing a substantial societal burden. The purpose of this study is to investigate the possible molecular mechanisms of atherosclerosis and identify potential therapeutic targets. We conducted an integrated bioinformatics analysis using data from peripheral blood mononuclear cell and TISSUE databases obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus, to identify key genes associated with the progression of atherosclerosis. Here, IRF8 was found to be a key gene in atherosclerosis patients. Silencing IRF8 with small interfering RNA reduced inflammation in endothelial cells. This suggests IRF8 is a crucial biomarker for immune infiltration in atherosclerosis advance.