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Microwave-driven Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Fast Detection of Atherosclerosis
Published on: March 22, 2016
The European project NanoAthero to fight cardiovascular diseases using nanotechnologies
Cédric Chauvierre1,2, Didier Letourneur1,2
1Inserm, U1148, Department of Cardiovascular Bio-Engineering, X Bichat Hospital, University Paris Diderot, 46 rue H Huchard, 75018 Paris, France.
Abstract:
Cardiovascular diseases are the main causes of death in the world. Nanosystems with contrast agents or drugs appear as promising tools for early detection and treatments. NanoAthero, a large-scale 5-year project funded by the European Union FP7 gathers 16 partners from ten different countries to demonstrate the benefit of the use of nanoparticle technologies. Through the design and characterization of nanosystems, preclinical and clinical validations, toxicology, industrial development and production in good manufacturing practice forms, several studies are underway for plaque and stroke both for imaging and treatment. A clinical study was already completed using a good manufacturing practice liposomal formulation in patients with carotid atheroma. NanoAthero is a unique opportunity to open new strategies for the management of cardiovascular diseases.
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