Comprehensive analysis of efferocytosis-related genes in diagnosis and immune infiltration in atherosclerosis: based on bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing data (opens in new tab)

BackgroundAtherosclerosis (AS) is a widespread cardiovascular disorder that constitutes a major contributor to global morbidity and mortality, thereby imposing significant economic burdens on healthcare systems worldwide. Efferocytosis, the phagocytic removal of apoptotic cells, serves as a fundamental mechanism for maintaining tissue homeostasis during normal physiological function and for restoring equilibrium following pathological insults.MethodsThis study systematically investigated the ...