Scientists have identified a genetic mechanism that may be responsible for the appearance of fat deposits in the arteries leading to the development of cardiovascular disease and death, the BBC.

Most of these deposits do not pose a threat to life, but a small part can contribute to the formation of blood clots, which in the future can trigger heart attacks or strokes, experts say.

American scientists from the University of Columbia were able to accurately determine the gene, which is responsible for the occurrence of fat deposits in the arteries, leading to mortal danger. The study was published in the journal Cell Metabolism.

This is a very interesting biological study, the results of which will allow to determine why some fat deposits in the arteries lead to coronary disease and can cause a heart attack, while others - no, says Dr. Alasdair Little of the British Heart Foundation.

Fat deposits in the arteries begin to form in most people in adolescence, and most often they are safe. However, approximately 2% of such deposits are hazardous to health and can lead to the formation of blood clots, say researchers. Therefore, the results of this work are very important discovery, experts say.

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