The Claim
Monosodium urate crystal deposits in carotid atherosclerotic plaques are associated with increased numbers of CD68-positive macrophages and CD31-positive microvessels in shoulder lesions among patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy.
What the research says
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In patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy, the presence of monosodium urate crystals in carotid artery plaques is linked to higher counts of CD68-positive macrophages and CD31-positive microvessels in plaque shoulder regions.
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Monosodium urate crystal deposits in carotid atherosclerotic plaques are associated with increased numbers of CD68-positive macrophages and CD31-positive microvessels in shoulder lesions, suggesting a link between urate crystal accumulation and local plaque inflammation and neovascularization in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy.
Urate crystals build up in fatty deposits in artery walls, which causes immune cells to gather and become active. These active cells release signals that grow new tiny blood vessels. The new vessels are weak and leak, making the plaque unstable and more likely to break open.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Effect of Monosodium Urate Crystal Deposition on Atherosclerotic Carotid Plaques
Scientists found that when urate crystals are present in artery gunk, there are way more immune cells and new blood vessels in the same spot — both signs that the plaque is more dangerous and likely to cause problems.
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