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Regional Differences in Vascular Graft Degradation and Regeneration Contribute to Dilation
Severe coronary artery disease is often treated with a coronary artery bypass graft using an autologous blood vessel. When this is not available, a commercially available synthetic graft can be used as an alternative but is associated with high failure …
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A novel role for thioredoxin-related transmembrane protein TMX4 in platelet activation and thrombus formation
Background: The functions of critical platelet proteins are controlled by thiol-disulfide exchanges, which are mediated by the protein disulfide isomerase (PDI) family. It has been shown that some PDI family members are important in platelet activation …
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Phase-change ultrasound contrast agents for proton range verification: towards an in vivo application
Objective. In proton therapy, range uncertainties prevent optimal benefit from the superior depth-dose characteristics of proton beams over conventional photon-based radiotherapy. To reduce these uncertainties we recently proposed the use of phase-change …
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Ultrasound and Microbubble-Induced Reduction of Functional Vasculature Depends on the Microbubble, Tumor Type and Time After Treatment
Objective: Ultrasound in combination with microbubbles can enhance accumulation and improve the distribution of various therapeutic agents in tumor tissue, leading to improved efficacy. Understanding the impact of treatment on the tumor microenvironment, …
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STING Promotes the Progression of ADPKD by Regulating Mitochondrial Function, Inflammation, Fibrosis, and Apoptosis
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a predominant genetic disease, which is caused by mutations in PKD genes and is associated with DNA damage in cystic cells. The intrinsic stimulator of interferon genes (STING) pathway is crucial for …
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US/PA/MR multimodal imaging-guided multifunctional genetically engineered bio-targeted synergistic agent for tumor therapy
Focused ultrasound ablation surgery (FUAS) is a minimally invasive treatment option that has been utilized in various tumors. However, its clinical advancement has been hindered by issues such as low safety and efficiency, single image guidance mode, and …
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Multimodal ultrasound imaging of a rat model with ischemic heart failure and its relationship to histopathology
To investigate the value of multimodal ultrasound imaging in assessing ischemic heart failure, and to analyze the relationship between ultrasound parameters and histopathology. Thirty male healthy SD rats were randomly divided into a control (n = 10) and …
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Real-time non-invasive control of ultrasound hyperthermia using high-frequency ultrasonic backscattered energy in ex vivo tissue and in vivo animal studies
Objective. A reliable, calibrated, non-invasive thermometry method is essential for thermal therapies to monitor and control the treatment. Ultrasound (US) is an effective thermometry modality due to its relatively high sensitivity to temperature changes, …
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Intraoperative Guidance of Pancreatic Cancer Resection Using a Toll-like Receptor 2–Targeted Fluorescence Molecular Imaging Agent
To increase the achievement of negative R0 surgical margins and increase the low survival rates of pancreatic cancer, improvements in assessing tumor margins during surgical resections are needed. This can be accomplished by using pancreatic …
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Molecular Engineering of a Tumor-Targeting Thione-Derived Diketopyrrolopyrrole Photosensitizer to Attain NIR Excitation Over 850 nm for Efficient Dual Phototherapy
Photosensitizers with near-infrared (NIR) excitation, especially above 800 nm which is highly desired for phototherapy, remain rare due to the fast nonradiative relaxation process induced by exciton-vibration coupling. Here, a diketopyrrolopyrrole-derived …