TREM2 as a Therapeutic Target in Atherosclerosis

macrophages. Fundamental research has brought essential insight into the significance of TREM2 for foam macrophage survival and atherosclerosis progression, making TREM2 as a therapeutic target in atherosclerosis possible. This review retraces TREM2's winding route from pure knowledge to therapeutic interventions, as well as the potential feasibility of its clinical application for atherosclerosis.