Decoding Longevity

Targeting 7-Ketocholesterol in Atherosclerosis with Matthew “Oki” O’Connor

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What if cardiovascular disease wasn’t just about high cholesterol — but about a toxic, oxidized form that drives plaque buildup and cellular dysfunction?

In this episode, hosts Raghav Sehgal and Macsue Jacques talk with Matthew “Oki” O’Connor, a leading researcher exploring how 7-ketocholesterol fuels atherosclerosis — and how a new therapeutic candidate could reverse aspects of this…