Association Between Alternative Complement Pathway and Carotid Plaque and the Underlying Gut Microbial and Inflammatory Biomarkers: A Cohort Study

Our study showed a negative association between the AP and carotid plaque in a longitudinal cohort. Gut microbiota and inflammatory biomarkers may provide mechanistic insights into the association between the AP and atherosclerosis. Our findings pave the way for the development of new therapeutic targets for atherosclerosis.