Nanoparticles in endothelial theranostics

Pharmacol Rep. 2015 Aug;67(4):751-5. doi: 10.1016/j.pharep.2015.05.018. Epub 2015 Jun 4.

Abstract

The paper presents the recent advances in the development and studies of multifunctional nanoparticles which can be used to prevent/cure the cardiovascular diseases by detecting, treating and monitoring the early stages of atherosclerotic and thrombotic changes in endothelium.

Keywords: Atherosclerosis; Cardiovascular diseases; Nanoparticles; Theranostics; Thrombosis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / therapy*
  • Endothelium, Vascular / drug effects
  • Endothelium, Vascular / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Nanoparticles / administration & dosage*
  • Theranostic Nanomedicine / methods*
  • Theranostic Nanomedicine / trends