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Impact of polyplex micelles installed with cyclic RGD peptide as ligand on gene delivery to vascular lesions [PDF]

, 2010
Gene therapy is expected to open a new strategy for the treatment of refractory vascular diseases, so the development of appropriate gene vectors for vascular lesions is needed. To realize this requirement with a non-viral approach, cyclo(RGDfK) peptide (
Hideo Kagaya, Hiroyuki Koyama, Kazunori Kataoka, Makoto Oba, Takehiko Ishii, Tetsuro Miyata, Tsuyoshi Takato, Yutaka Miura   +7 more
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Materials Advances in Devices for Heart Disease Interventions

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review examines the crucial role of materials in heart disease interventions, focusing on strategies for monitoring, managing, and repairing heart conditions. It discusses the material requirements for medical devices, highlighting recent innovations and their impact on cardiovascular health.
Gagan K. Jalandhra, Lauryn Srethbhakdi, James Davies, Chi Cong Nguyen, Phuoc Thien Phan, Zachary Och, Aditya Ashok, Khoon S. Lim, Hoang‐Phuong Phan, Thanh Nho Do, Nigel H. Lovell, Jelena Rnjak‐Kovacina   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Automated Lumen Segmentation in Carotid Artery Ultrasound Images Based on Adaptive Generated Shape Prior

Bioengineering
Ultrasound imaging is vital for diagnosing carotid artery vascular lesions, highlighting the importance of accurately segmenting lumens in ultrasound images to prevent, diagnose and treat vascular diseases.
Yu Li, Liwen Zou, Jiajia Song, Kailin Gong   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ultrasound Evaluation of Extracranial Cerebral Circulation (The Common, External and Internal Carotid Artery) in Different Breeds of Dogs

Animals, 2023
Noninvasive Doppler ultrasonography (US) examination is a standard method for the clinical evaluation of the carotid arteries. Extracranial cerebral circulation includes the common carotid artery (CCA), the external carotid artery (ECA), and the ...
Marieta K. Ševčíková, Mária Figurová, Karol Ševčík, Marián Hluchý, Michal Domaniža, Mária Lapšanská, Zuzana Drahovská, Zdeněk Žert   +7 more
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Immune-mediated inflammation promotes subclinical atherosclerosis in recent-onset psoriatic arthritis patients without conventional cardiovascular risk factors [PDF]

, 2018
Studies on the inflammatory burden in recent-onset psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients without conventional cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) are not available.
Capani, Francisco, Chiocconi, Monica, Cosentino, Vanesa Laura, Kerzberg, Eduardo Mario, Kogan, Nora, Kolliker Frers, Rodolfo Alberto, Otero-Losada, Matilde Estela, Tau, Julia, Urdapilleta, Adriana   +8 more
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Nanostructured 316L Stainless Steel Stent Surfaces Improve Corrosion Resistance, and Enhance Endothelization and Hemocompatibility

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
This study investigates the impact of nanostructured surface modification on corrosion resistance, HUVEC functions, and platelet interactions of 316L SS for cardiovascular stents. Nanostructured surfaces enhanced HUVEC proliferation, migration, and angiogenesis‐related gene expression while reducing platelet adhesion and hemolysis.
Yasar Kemal Erdogan, Pelin Mutlu, Batur Ercan   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ultrasound-Based Image Analysis for Predicting Carotid Artery Stenosis Risk: A Comprehensive Review of the Problem, Techniques, Datasets, and Future Directions

Diagnostics, 2023
The carotid artery is a major blood vessel that supplies blood to the brain. Plaque buildup in the arteries can lead to cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, stroke, ruptured arteries, and even death. Both invasive and non-invasive methods are
Najmath Ottakath, Somaya Al-Maadeed, Susu M. Zughaier, Omar Elharrouss, Hanadi Hassen Mohammed, Muhammad E. H. Chowdhury, Ahmed Bouridane   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Denture-related stomatitis is associated with endothelial dysfunction [PDF]

, 2014
Oral inflammation, such as periodontitis, can lead to endothelial dysfunction, accelerated atherosclerosis, and vascular dysfunction. The relationship between vascular dysfunction and other common forms of oral infections such as denture-related ...
Cześnikiewicz-Guzik, Marta, Dróżdż, Mirosław, Filip, Magdalena, Guzik, Tomasz J., Loster, Jolanta, Maciąg, Anna, Maciąg, Joanna, Mikołajczyk, Tomasz, Nosalski, Ryszard, Nowakowski, Daniel, Osmenda, Grzegorz, Sagan, Agnieszka, Wilk, Grzegorz   +12 more
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Progress and Application of Multifunctional Hydrogel in Radioactive Skin Injury

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
This review examines healing challenges in radiation‐wound injuries, where ionizing radiation impairs immune and tissue repair processes. Hydrogels, with their biocompatibility, antimicrobial properties, and drug delivery capabilities, present a transformative solution. It compares hydrogel efficacy in radiation‐induced versus common wounds, highlights
Xinyue Cui, Jingyi Wang, Xinyi Xu, Xiqian Cao, Yingtang Zhou, Jiaming Guo   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Contribution of UltraFast™ Ultrasound and Shear Wave Elastography in the Imaging of Carotid Artery Disease

Diagnostics, 2022
Carotid artery disease is one of the main global causes of disability and premature mortality in the spectrum of cardiovascular diseases. One of its main consequences, stroke, is the second biggest global contributor to disability and burden via ...
Antonio Bulum, Gordana Ivanac, Filip Mandurić, Luka Pfeifer, Marta Bulum, Eugen Divjak, Stipe Radoš, Boris Brkljačić   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source