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Study Links Gene Expression to Increased Stroke Risk

4/7/2025

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Researchers have uncovered critical insights into carotid and femoral plaques by validating differentially expressed genes (DEGs) from the GSE23304 dataset. Through RNA validation and focused immunohistochemistry on HOXC9 and HOXC6, they revealed significant gene expression differences, highlighting an alarming increase in embolic stroke risk associated with carotid plaques.

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Researchers have uncovered critical insights into carotid and femoral plaques by validating differentially expressed genes (DEGs) from the GSE23304 dataset. Through RNA validation and focused immunohistochemistry on HOXC9 and HOXC6, they revealed significant gene expression differences, highlighting an alarming increase in embolic stroke risk associated with carotid plaques.