The results from Ulleryd's study demonstrate that stimulating α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (α7nAChR) can inhibit atherosclerosis by regulating bone marrow cell immune responses [38], and certain traditional Chinese medicines or natural components can also activate α7nAchR signal transduction, exerting anti-inflammatory effects [39, 40]. Here, CHRNA7 is linked to atherosclerosis.