Association between signal peptide-CUB-EGF domain-containing protein 1 (SCUBE1) and thrombotic or ischemic cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary diseases: A systematic review

Introduction

Signal peptide-CUB-EGF domain-containing protein 1 (SCUBE1) is a platelet- and endotheliumassociated glycoprotein implicated in platelet activation, thrombus propagation, and endothelial injury. Because these processes underpin thrombo-inflammatory cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary diseases, circulating SCUBE1 has attracted interest as a candidate biomarker. This systematic review aimed to critically synthesize comparative clinical evidence on circulating SCUBE1 levels across thrombotic or ischemic cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary conditions relative to control or comparator groups.