ADAMTS-4 as cardiovascular biological marker in atherosclerosis (literature review)
- Authors: Alieva A.M.1, Reznik E.V.1, Bajkova I.E.1, Teplova N.V.1, Sultangalieva A.B.1, Etezova E.Z.2, Rabaeva Z.L.1, Imanova R.N.1, Boeva P.Y.1, Nikitin I.G.1
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Affiliations:
- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov University)
- Kuban State Medical University
- Issue: Vol 27, No 10 (2025): Cardiology and nephrology
- Pages: 620-624
- Section: Articles
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/2075-1753/article/view/352926
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.26442/20751753.2025.10.203170
- ID: 352926
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Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases are a serious problem for medicine, society and economy all over the world. Currently, there is an active search for new biological markers and therapeutic targets in order to develop effective approaches to risk stratification and secondary prevention of cardiovascular pathology. The range of scientific interests of researchers recently includes the study of disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs (ADAMTS) in atherosclerosis and related diseases. ADAMTS regulate the structure and function of extracellular matrix components. In our scientific review, we analyze current experimental and clinical studies devoted to the study of ADAMTS-4 as a new diagnostic and prognostic marker in atherosclerosis. The studies conducted to date indicate the important role of this biological marker in the pathogenesis and diagnosis of atherosclerosis. Future large-scale preclinical and clinical studies are expected to show that ADAMTS-4 may be a valuable addition to laboratory diagnostic methods. Regulation of ADAMTS-4 levels and expression may be an effective strategy for the treatment of patients with atherosclerosis.
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Amina M. Alieva
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov University)
Author for correspondence.
Email: amisha_alieva@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-5416-8579
SPIN-code: 2749-6427
Cand. Sci. (Med.)
Russian Federation, MoscowElena V. Reznik
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov University)
Email: amisha_alieva@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7479-418X
D. Sci. (Med.), Prof.
Russian Federation, MoscowIrina E. Bajkova
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov University)
Email: amisha_alieva@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-0886-6290
Cand. Sci. (Med.)
Russian Federation, MoscowNatalia V. Teplova
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov University)
Email: amisha_alieva@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-7181-4680
SPIN-code: 9056-1948
D. Sci. (Med.), Prof.
Russian Federation, MoscowAlbina B. Sultangalieva
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov University)
Email: amisha_alieva@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0008-4194-8486
SPIN-code: 6613-2479
Student
Russian Federation, MoscowElina Z. Etezova
Kuban State Medical University
Email: amisha_alieva@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0004-0862-582X
Student
Russian Federation, KrasnodarZhanna L. Rabaeva
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov University)
Email: amisha_alieva@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0000-6671-2236
Student
Russian Federation, MoscowRugaya N. Imanova
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov University)
Email: amisha_alieva@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0002-5273-2214
Student
Russian Federation, MoscowPolina Yu. Boeva
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov University)
Email: amisha_alieva@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0002-2030-619X
Student
Russian Federation, MoscowIgor G. Nikitin
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov University)
Email: amisha_alieva@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-1699-0881
D. Sci. (Med.), Prof.
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