Bestrophin3 Deficiency in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells Activates MEKK2/3–MAPK Signaling to Trigger Spontaneous Aortic Dissection

Abstract

These findings unveil a critical role of Best3 in regulating smooth muscle cell phenotypic switch and aortic structural integrity through controlling MEKK2/3 degradation. Best3-MEKK2/3 signaling represents a novel therapeutic target for AD.