Peter K Henke

Oct 16, 2023 | nature.com | Tanmoy Roychowdhury |Derek Klarin |Michael Levin |Joshua M. Spin |Colwyn A. Headley |Noah Tsao | +44 more

AbstractAbdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a common disease with substantial heritability. In this study, we performed a genome-wide association meta-analysis from 14 discovery cohorts and uncovered 141 independent associations, including 97 previously unreported loci. A polygenic risk score derived from meta-analysis explained AAA risk beyond clinical risk factors.

Apr 26, 2023 | nature.com | Sreeparna Vappala |Srinivas Abbina |Haiming Luo |Nicole Rhoads |Peter K Henke |Edward Conway | +6 more

AbstractCurrent treatments to prevent thrombosis, namely anticoagulants and platelets antagonists, remain complicated by the persistent risk of bleeding. Improved therapeutic strategies that diminish this risk would have a huge clinical impact. Antithrombotic agents that neutralize and inhibit polyphosphate (polyP) can be a powerful approach towards such a goal.