Milwaukee, Wis. – Sept. 1, 2023 – Despite advances in treatment for high cholesterol, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. Scientists at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) are investigating the role of a form of cholesterol called very-low-density lipoprotein – and their findings may lead to new treatment options in the future. The research team is led by Ze Zheng, MBBS, PhD , MCW assistant professor of medicine (endocrinology and molecular medicine); co-leader of the MCW Cardiovascular Center's Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology Program; and associate investigator at Versiti Blood Research Institute.

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