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  • Atherosclerotic lesion progression involves monocyte recruitment and differentiation into macrophages.
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  • Recent advances utilize single-cell profiling and live-cell imaging to study monocyte/macrophage roles.

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  • To review recent advances in understanding monocyte and macrophage dynamics in atherosclerosis.
  • To identify knowledge gaps in tissue-specific regulation of monocyte-to-macrophage differentiation.
  • To guide future therapeutic and prevention strategies for cardiovascular disease.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent scientific literature.
  • Analysis of single-cell gene expression profiling data.
  • Examination of live-cell imaging and fate mapping studies.

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  • Macrophages are central to atherosclerotic plaque development and inflammation.
  • Monocyte recruitment and differentiation are critical at various disease stages.
  • Specific regulatory mechanisms of monocyte-to-macrophage differentiation require further investigation.

Conclusions:

  • Monocyte and macrophage dynamics are crucial in atherosclerotic disease progression.
  • Further research into tissue-specific regulation is needed.
  • Addressing knowledge gaps can advance cardiovascular disease treatment and prevention.