Atherosclerosis, a leading cause of mortality worldwide, involves various subsets of
macrophages that contribute to its initiation and progression. Current treatment approaches …

The storied history of controlled the release systems has evolved over time; from degradable
drug-loaded sutures to monolithic zero-ordered release devices and nano-sized drug …

Tissue engineering and advanced manufacturing of human stem cells requires a suite of
tools to control gene expression spatiotemporally in culture. Inducible gene expression …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death and morbidity worldwide.
Atherosclerotic situations such as acute myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke are still major …

Nanotechnology is changing the world in a very big way, but at the atomic and sub-atomic
level. Although the roots of nanotechnology can be traced back to more than a century ago …

The recent development of nanotechnology has already produced clinically applicable
“nanodrugs,” which are largely dependent on a novel concept for the drug delivery system …

Research for synthesis of size-controlled carriers is currently challenging one. In this
research paper, a method for size-controlled synthesis of biodegradable nanocarriers is …

Platelets are megakaryocyte-derived anucleated cells found in the blood. They are mainly
responsible for rendering hemostasis or clotting to prevent bleeding complications …

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality in the Western world. Among
them, atherosclerosis represents one of the most common diseases in the modern society …

With contributions by leading experts, this book covers a wide range of topics. It describes
highlights in nanotechnology based on state-of-the-art principles in colloid and interface …