Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) represents a significant cause of mortality, yet no medical therapies have proven efficacious. The aim of the current study was to leverage human genetic evidence to inform clinical development of IL-6 (interleukin-6) signaling inhibition for the treatment of AAA.
Background
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) represents a significant cause of mortality, yet no medical therapies have proven efficacious. The aim of the current study was to leverage human genetic evidence to inform clinical development of IL-6 (interleukin-6) signaling inhibition for the treatment of AAA.
Findings
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) represents a significant cause of mortality, yet no medical therapies have proven efficacious. The aim of the current study was to leverage human genetic evidence to inform clinical development of IL-6 (interleukin-6) signaling inhibition for the treatment of AAA.
Conclusions
