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  "abstract": "BACKGROUND: Visceral fat (VF), particularly epicardial adipose tissue (EAT), plays a crucial role in the development of coronary artery disease (CAD). Cathelicidin (LL37) is an antimicrobial peptide involved in innate immunity and has been implicated in inflammatory processes. However, the relationship between VF accumulation, cathelicidin, and atherosclerosis remains unclear. METHODS AND RESULTS: mice without affecting blood pressure or lipid profiles. CONCLUSIONS: LL37 is associated with VF accumulation and CAD. However, these findings are exploratory and warrant prospective validation to determine its potential utility as a biomarker.",
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      "name": "Shingo Ota"
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    {
      "name": "Yoshiharu Nishimura"
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    {
      "name": "Atsushi Tanaka"
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  "doi": "10.1253/circj.cj-25-0829",
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  "pdf_url": "https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/circj/advpub/0/advpub_CJ-25-0829/_pdf",
  "pmcid": null,
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  "published": "2026-07-24",
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  "ris": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/e6dd0k6608b01.ris",
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  "title": "Cathelicidin Links Visceral Fat Accumulation and Coronary Artery Disease",
  "title_text": "Cathelicidin Links Visceral Fat Accumulation and Coronary Artery Disease",
  "type": "peer-reviewed",
  "updated_at": "2026-10-30T12:17:24Z",
  "url": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/e6dd0k6608b01",
  "venue": "Circulation Journal",
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