Nanotechnology could improve our understanding of the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis
and contribute to the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies to further …

Nanogels, also termed hydrogel nanoparticles, have the properties and functions of both
nanomaterials and hydrogels. Till date, a considerable number of nanogels have been …

An urgent need for early detection and diagnosis of diseases continuously pushes the
advancements of imaging modalities and contrast agents. Current challenges remain for fast …

The complexity of nanoscale interactions between biomaterials and cells has limited the
realization of the ultimate vision of nanotechnology in diagnostics and therapeutics. As such …

High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) protect against atherosclerosis by removing excess
cholesterol from macrophages through the ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) …

Animal studies are a foundation for defining mechanisms of atherosclerosis and potential
targets of drugs to prevent lesion development or reverse the disease. In the current …

Abstract Trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) derived from the gut microbiota is an atherogenic
metabolite. This study investigates whether or not berberine (BBR) could reduce TMAO …

Medical diagnosis and therapy are essential for providing patients with proper care,
although inefficient diagnosis and therapy are usually associated with either improper …

Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) are considered as chemically inert
materials and, therefore, being extensively applied in the areas of imaging, targeting, drug …

Atherosclerosis is the main underlying pathology for many cardiovascular diseases (CVDs),
which are the leading cause of death globally and represent a serious health crisis …