Atherosclerosis (AS) is the major form of cardiovascular disease and the leading cause of
morbidity and mortality in countries around the world. Atherosclerosis combines the …

Abstract Poly (ethylene glycol)(PEG) is the most used polymer and also the gold standard for
stealth polymers in the emerging field of polymer‐based drug delivery. The properties that …

Although the entire coronary tree is exposed to the atherogenic effect of the systemic risk
factors, atherosclerotic lesions form at specific arterial regions, where low and oscillatory …

Coupled systems of in vitro microfabricated organs-on-a-chip containing small populations
of human cells are being developed to address the formidable pharmacological and …

Macrophages are central to the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis and thus can be
very appropriate targets for therapy. Cell adhesion molecules mediating monocytes …

Cognitive performances are tightly associated with the maximal aerobic exercise capacity,
both of which decline with age. The benefits on mental health of regular exercise, which …

The manufacture of 3D scaffolds with specific controlled porous architecture, defined
microstructure and an adjustable degradation profile was achieved using two-photon …

Thrombosis, a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, involves the
formation of blood clots within blood vessels. Current animal models and in vitro systems …

Wall shear stress (WSS) is considered as a key factor for atherosclerosis development.
Previous WSS research based on pulsed wave Doppler (PWD) showed limitations in …

The pathological complications of atherosclerosis, namely heart attacks and strokes, remain
the leading cause of mortality in the Western world1). Preceding atherosclerosis is …