Publication of the Week - 07/19/2024

Title

The Role of Monoclonal Antibodies in the Treatment of Atherosclerosis

Authors

Jimmy Hong 1, Leonardo Salazar 2, Joanne Acevedo 3, Ravi Thakker 4, Hani Jneid 4, Mostafa Shalaby 4, Jennifer McCracken 5, Wissam Khalife 4

Journal

Current Problems in Cardiology

Abstract

Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease that involves antibody immune responses. Progression of hyperlipidemia can lead to atherosclerosis and subsequently cardiovascular diseases with high mortality. Additional lipid-lowering therapies other than statins are currently being studied, such as monoclonal antibodies. In this contemporary review, we examine the various monoclonal antibody therapies targeted toward atherosclerotic disease.