A new study from the Cohen Lab, lead by Masha Koenen, Ph.D., was accepted for publication in Science. The work identifies a mechanism linking adipose tissue dysfunction to hypertension, showing that loss of beige fat leads to vascular remodeling and increased sensitivity to vasoconstriction, while implicating the enzyme QSOX1 as a key mediator of these effects. The study highlights how adipose tissue can directly influence vascular function and may help inform future approaches to treating hypertension. Congratulations, Masha!
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