Endocrine Abstracts

Atherosclerosis, a multifaceted cardiovascular disease characterised by fatty plaque buildup in large and medium-sized arteries, is a leading cause of heart attacks, strokes and peripheral arterial disease. Its global impact on morbidity and mortality rates poses a significant health challenge. This study aimed to comprehensively understand its complex pathogenesis using histologically aided Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MALDI-MSI) to e...