[HTML][HTML] Rapid transport of deformation-tuned nanoparticles across biological hydrogels and cellular barriers

M Yu, L Xu, F Tian, Q Su, N Zheng, Y Yang… - Nature …, 2018 - nature.com
To optimally penetrate biological hydrogels such as mucus and the tumor interstitial matrix,
nanoparticles (NPs) require physicochemical properties that would typically preclude …

Platelet transfusion: Current challenges

C Humbrecht, D Kientz, C Gachet - Transfusion Clinique et Biologique, 2018 - Elsevier
Since the late sixties, platelet concentrates are transfused to patients presenting with severe
thrombocytopenia, platelet function defects, injuries, or undergoing surgery, to prevent the …

[HTML][HTML] Intravenous synthetic platelet (SynthoPlate) nanoconstructs reduce bleeding and improve 'golden hour'survival in a porcine model of traumatic arterial …

DSA Hickman, CL Pawlowski, A Shevitz, NF Luc… - Scientific Reports, 2018 - nature.com
Traumatic non-compressible hemorrhage is a leading cause of civilian and military mortality
and its treatment requires massive transfusion of blood components, especially platelets …

Advancement of platelet-inspired nanomedicine

S Wang, J Yuan, J Yang, N Li, R Liu, J Luan, D Ye - Platelets, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Human platelets play important roles in several physiologic and pathologic processes. Any
defects in platelet number and function can lead to a variety of bleeding complications; …

Intravenous administration of synthetic platelets (SynthoPlate) in a mouse liver injury model of uncontrolled hemorrhage improves hemostasis

MR Dyer, DS Hickman, N Luc… - Journal of Trauma …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND Clinical resuscitative treatment of traumatic hemorrhage involves
transfusion of RBC, platelets and plasma in controlled ratios. However, use of such blood …

Rapid in situ biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles in living platelets for multimodal biomedical imaging

J Jin, T Liu, M Li, C Yuan, Y Liu, J Tang, Z Feng… - Colloids and Surfaces B …, 2018 - Elsevier
Inspired by the nature, the biomimetic nanomaterial design strategies have attracted great
interest because the bioinspired nanoplatforms may enhance the functionality of current …

[HTML][HTML] Platelets loaded with liposome‐encapsulated thrombin have increased coagulability

V Chan, M Sarkari, R Sunderland, AES John… - Journal of Thrombosis …, 2018 - Elsevier
Essentials• Platelet transfusions can have limited efficacy during hemorrhage associated
with coagulopathy.• Thrombin can be shielded by encapsulation into nanoliposomes and …

Enhancing clot properties through fibrin-specific self-cross-linked PEG side-chain microgels

N Welsch, AC Brown, TH Barker, LA Lyon - Colloids and Surfaces B …, 2018 - Elsevier
Excessive bleeding and resulting complications are a major cause of death in both trauma
and surgical settings. Recently, there have been a number of investigations into the design …

[HTML][HTML] Bio-inspired microcapsule for targeted antithrombotic drug delivery

W Ye, N Wang, K Hu, L Zhang, A Liu, C Pan, T Gong… - RSC …, 2018 - pubs.rsc.org
Thrombosis or embolism is the leading cause of death and long-term adult disability
worldwide. To reduce the risk of thrombosis and hemorrhaging in patients, a facile and …

Liposomal-encapsulated enzymes can be delivered to and modify platelet function ex vivo

VWT Chan - 2018 - open.library.ubc.ca
Platelets are small, anucleate blood cells that are important mediators of many physiological
and pathological processes. These include hemostasis, thrombosis, wound healing …