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. 2020 Oct 14;134(19):2623–2643. doi: 10.1042/CS20200230

Figure 5. NRG-4 protects against atherosclerosis progression.

Figure 5

NRG-4 is released from brown adipose tissue and reduces pro-inflammatory activation of tissue-resident macrophages and their differentiation into foam cells. NRG-4 promotes endothelial cell survival and prevents smooth muscle cell senescence, both of which suppress atherogenesis.