JAK2V617F mutation is associated with an increased risk for athero-thrombotic cardiovascular disease, but its role in aortic disease development remains unknown. Here, the authors show that JAK2V617F mutation drives vascular resident macrophages toward a pathogenic phenotype and promotes dissecting aortic aneurysm.
- Rida Al-Rifai
- Marie Vandestienne
- Hafid Ait-Oufella