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Li J, Centurion F, Chen R, Gu Z. Intravascular Imaging of Atherosclerosis by Using Engineered Nanoparticles. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:319. [PMID: 36979531 PMCID: PMC10046792 DOI: 10.3390/bios13030319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, and high-risk atherosclerotic plaques can result in myocardial infarction, stroke, and/or sudden death. Various imaging and sensing techniques (e.g., ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, fluorescence, photoacoustic) have been developed for scanning inside blood vessels to provide accurate detection of high-risk atherosclerotic plaques. Nanoparticles have been utilized in intravascular imaging to enable targeted detection of high-risk plaques, to enhance image contrast, and in some applications to also provide therapeutic functions of atherosclerosis. In this paper, we review the recent progress on developing nanoparticles for intravascular imaging of atherosclerosis. We discuss the basic nanoparticle design principles, imaging modalities and instrumentations, and common targets for atherosclerosis. The review is concluded and highlighted with discussions on challenges and opportunities for bringing nanoparticles into in vivo (pre)clinical intravascular applications.
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- Jiawen Li
- School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
- Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
- Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
- Australian Centre for NanoMedicine (ACN), University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
- UNSW RNA Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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Iwai T, Kataoka Y, Otsuka F, Asaumi Y, Nicholls SJ, Noguchi T, Yasuda S. Chronic kidney disease and coronary atherosclerosis: evidences from intravascular imaging. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2019; 17:707-716. [DOI: 10.1080/14779072.2019.1676150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Takamasa Iwai
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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Ramanathan R, Dey D, Nørgaard BL, Goeller M, Bjerrum IS, Antulov R, Diederichsen ACP, Sidelmann JJ, Gram JB, Sand NPR. Carotid plaque composition by CT angiography in asymptomatic subjects: a head-to-head comparison to ultrasound. Eur Radiol 2019; 29:5920-5931. [PMID: 30915562 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-019-06086-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2018] [Revised: 01/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To describe carotid plaque composition by computed tomography angiography (CTA) in asymptomatic subjects and to compare this to carotid plaque assessment by ultrasound, coronary plaques by coronary CTA, and inflammatory biomarkers in plasma. METHODS Middle-aged asymptomatic men, n = 43, without known cardiovascular disease and diabetes were included. Plaques in coronary and carotid arteries were evaluated using CTA. Total plaque volumes and plaque composition were assessed by a validated plaque analysis software. The 60% centile cut point was used to divide the population into low or high carotid total plaque volumes. The occurrence of carotid plaques and intima-media thickness (IMT) was estimated by ultrasound. RESULTS Carotid plaque by ultrasound was undiagnosed in 13 of 28 participants (46%) compared to CTA. Participants having carotid plaques by ultrasound had significantly higher absolute volumes of all CTA-defined carotid plaque subtypes and a higher fraction of calcified plaque. A high carotid total plaque volume was independently associated with age (adjusted odds ratio (OR) 1.41 [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.14-1.74], p = 0.001), IMT (adjusted OR 2.26 [95% CI 1.10-4.65], p = 0.03), and D-dimer (adjusted OR 8.86 [95% CI 1.26-62.37], p = 0.03). All coronary plaque features were significantly higher in participants with a high carotid total plaque volume. CONCLUSION The occurrence of carotid plaques in asymptomatic individuals is underestimated by ultrasound compared to plaque assessment by CTA. Carotid plaque composition by CTA is different in individuals with and without carotid plaques by ultrasound. KEY POINTS • The occurrence of carotid plaques by ultrasound was underestimated in 46% of participants who had plaques by carotid CTA. • Participants with carotid plaques by ultrasound had higher volumes of all plaque subtypes and a higher calcified plaque component as determined by carotid CTA compared to participants without carotid plaques by ultrasound. • A high carotid total plaque volume was independently associated with age, intima-media thickness, and D-dimer.
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- Ramshanker Ramanathan
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg, Denmark.
- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg, Denmark.
- Unit for Thrombosis Research, Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg, Denmark.
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Biomedical Imaging Research Institute, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Skejby University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Biomedical Imaging Research Institute, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg, Denmark
- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg, Denmark
- Unit for Thrombosis Research, Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg, Denmark
- Unit for Thrombosis Research, Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg, Denmark
- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Biondi-Zoccai G, Mastrangeli S, Romagnoli E, Peruzzi M, Frati G, Roever L, Giordano A. What We Have Learned from the Recent Meta-analyses on Diagnostic Methods for Atherosclerotic Plaque Regression. Curr Atheroscler Rep 2018; 20:2. [PMID: 29344739 DOI: 10.1007/s11883-018-0709-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Atherosclerosis has major morbidity and mortality implications globally. While it has often been considered an irreversible degenerative process, recent evidence provides compelling proof that atherosclerosis can be reversed. Plaque regression is however difficult to appraise and quantify, with competing diagnostic methods available. Given the potential of evidence synthesis to provide clinical guidance, we aimed to review recent meta-analyses on diagnostic methods for atherosclerotic plaque regression. RECENT FINDINGS We identified 8 meta-analyses published between 2015 and 2017, including 79 studies and 14,442 patients, followed for a median of 12 months. They reported on atherosclerotic plaque regression appraised with carotid duplex ultrasound, coronary computed tomography, carotid magnetic resonance, coronary intravascular ultrasound, and coronary optical coherence tomography. Overall, all meta-analyses showed significant atherosclerotic plaque regression with lipid-lowering therapy, with the most notable effects on echogenicity, lipid-rich necrotic core volume, wall/plaque volume, dense calcium volume, and fibrous cap thickness. Significant interactions were found with concomitant changes in low density lipoprotein cholesterol, high density lipoprotein cholesterol, and C-reactive protein levels, and with ethnicity. Atherosclerotic plaque regression and conversion to a stable phenotype is possible with intensive medical therapy and can be demonstrated in patients using a variety of non-invasive and invasive imaging modalities.
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- Giuseppe Biondi-Zoccai
- Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Corso della Repubblica 79, 04100, Latina, Italy.
- Department of AngioCardioNeurology, IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli, Italy.
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- Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Corso della Repubblica 79, 04100, Latina, Italy
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- Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Corso della Repubblica 79, 04100, Latina, Italy
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- Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Corso della Repubblica 79, 04100, Latina, Italy
- Department of AngioCardioNeurology, IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Research, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Brazil
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- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Presidio Ospedaliero Pineta Grande, Castel Volturno, Italy
- Unità Operativa di Emodinamica, Casa di Salute Santa Lucia, San Giuseppe Vesuviano, Italy
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Derivatives of 2,5-Diaryl-1,3-Oxazole and 2,5-Diaryl-1,3,4-Oxadiazole as Environment-Sensitive Fluorescent Probes for Studies of Biological Membranes. REVIEWS IN FLUORESCENCE 2017 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-01569-5_9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Posokhov Y. Fluorescent probes sensitive to changes in the cholesterol-to-phospholipids molar ratio in human platelet membranes during atherosclerosis. Methods Appl Fluoresc 2016; 4:034013. [PMID: 28355159 DOI: 10.1088/2050-6120/4/3/034013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Environment-sensitive fluorescent probes were used for the spectroscopic visualization of pathological changes in human platelet membranes during cerebral atherosclerosis. It has been estimated that the ratiometric probes 2-(2'-hydroxyphenyl)-5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole and 2-phenyl-phenanthr[9,10]oxazole can detect changes in the cholesterol-to-phospholipids molar ratio in human platelet membranes during the disease.
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- Yevgen Posokhov
- Institute of Chemistry, V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Kharkiv 61022, Ukraine
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Kataoka Y, Nicholls SJ. Imaging of atherosclerotic plaques in obesity: excessive fat accumulation, plaque progression and vulnerability. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2014; 12:1471-89. [PMID: 25355677 DOI: 10.1586/14779072.2014.975210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Obesity is becoming a major health issue in the world due to sedentary lifestyles and increasing intake of Western diets. Obesity is associated with metabolic abnormalities and atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. Adipose tissue has been increasingly considered to play a critical role in inducing metabolic disturbances and promoting atherogenesis. Arterial wall imaging permits direct visualization of atheroma burden in various vascular beds. In addition, recent advances in imaging technology help characterize components, microstructures and functional features of atherosclerotic plaques. These imaging modalities have contributed to elucidating factors associated with atherosclerosis in obese patients. Also, it provides opportunities to evaluate the effect of novel therapies on plaques in the setting of obesity. The findings of recent imaging studies and the clinical implications will be reviewed.
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- Yu Kataoka
- South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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