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Meritxell Nus is a researcher focused on the mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases, particularly atherosclerosis, which is a leading cause of death worldwide. Her research highlights the significant roles of both innate and adaptive immune responses in this disease. She explores how the accumulation of fatty deposits in arterial walls can trigger immune system responses, leading to chronic inflammation and disease progression. Nus has discovered the interaction between specific adaptive immune players, known as Marginal Zone B cells and T follicular helper cells, which play critical roles in atherosclerosis. Her current work investigates how dietary factors and gut microbiota influence these immune interactions and their impacts on atherosclerosis. Additionally, she is interested in identifying the metabolic pathways that govern T follicular helper cell function in the context of atherosclerosis, striving to understand the interplay between diet and immune responses in cardiovascular health.
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