Clonal haematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) is defined as an expansion of mutant blood stem cells in individuals without haematological malignancies. CHIP is linked to an increased risk of non-cancerous disorders such as atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, possibly because mutant innate immune cells have pro-inflammatory phenotypes. Prospective studies are needed to determine whether individuals with CHIP might benefit from anti-inflammatory therapies.
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S.J. is a consultant to AVRO Bio, Foresite Labs, Novartis and Roche Genentech; reports speaking fees from GSK; is on the scientific advisory board of Bitterroot Bio; and is a founder, equity holder and on the scientific advisory board of TenSixteen Bio. H.A. declares no competing interests.
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Ahmad, H., Jaiswal, S. Clonal haematopoiesis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Nat Rev Cardiol 20, 437–438 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41569-023-00882-2
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