Fluorescence imaging in the second near-infrared window (NIR-II) has become a prevalent
choice owing to its appealing advantages like deep penetration depth, low …

The emergence of synthesis strategies for the fabrication of nanosized contrast agents is
anticipated to lead to advancements in understanding biological processes at the molecular …

THE ENDOTHELIUM IS A semipermeable barrier that regulates the exchange between
blood and peripheral tissues. The regulation of vascular permeability is an essential and …

This article summarizes our efforts to evaluate the potential of poly (amidoamine)(PAMAM)
dendrimers as carriers for oral drug delivery. Specifically, the permeability of a series of …

Microvascular networks play key roles in oxygen transport and nutrient delivery to meet the
varied and dynamic metabolic needs of different tissues throughout the body, and their …

Objective—Emerging evidence suggests that neuronal guidance cues, typically expressed
during development, are involved in both physiological and pathological immune …

Objective—Accumulating evidence suggests a role of semaphorins in vascular homeostasis.
Here, we investigate the role of Sema7A (semaphorin 7A) in atherosclerosis and its …

The role of the endogenous anti-inflammatory mediator annexin 1 (AnxA1) in controlling
polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN) trafficking and activation was addressed using the …

Ischaemia–reperfusion (I/R) injury is a common feature of several diseases associated with
high morbidity and mortality, such as stroke and myocardial infarction. The damaged tissue …

Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) binds to 2 distinct cell-surface receptors: TNF-α receptor-I
(TNFR-I: p55) and TNF-α receptor-II (TNFR-II: p75). TNF-α induces leukocyte adhesion …