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Microfluidics in Assessing Platelet Function
Published on: November 8, 2024
[Targeted adhesion of platelet receptor-specific microbubble agent to thrombus in vitro]
Wen-chao Ou1, Jian-cheng Xiu, Jin-guo Xie
1Department of Cardiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China.
Objective:
To examine the thrombus-targeting effect of platelet receptor-specific lipid microbubbles.
Methods:
The targeted microbubbles were prepared by coupling Arg-Gly-Asp-Ser (RGDS) with the lipid microbubbles, which were added to the microthrombus generated by platelet aggregation. The effects of the targeted microbubbles on the ultrasonic signal was observed in an artificial thrombus model.
Results:
The targeted microbubbles were adhesive to the microthrombus, while the non-targeted microbubbles did not possess this property. The ultrasonic signal of the thrombus border was enhanced significantly after the addition of the targeted microbubbles.
Conclusions:
Platelet receptor-specific microbubbles possess significant adhesive property to the thrombus and can improve signal-to-noise ratio of the thrombus, suggesting the potential value of the targeted microbubbles for clinical application in the diagnosis and treatment of thrombus.
