Scientists from Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) together with an international team have developed new nanocomposites for the treatment of atherosclerosis. Studies on laboratory animals have shown that these modified materials could form the basis for creating an effective treatment for this dangerous disease, which is the main cause of cardiovascular diseases.
Atherosclerosis is a serious disease that leads to high mortality rates. Although procedures such as coronary artery bypass surgery and stenting are used to temporarily improve patients’ conditions, they do not solve the underlying problem, such as stopping the growth of atherosclerotic plaques. Professor Viktor Filimonov from TPU explained that the new method they used makes it possible to graft organic layers onto iron and carbon-based nanocomposites, and this opens new horizons in the fight against atherosclerosis.
The experiment involved 35 mice implanted with different types of nanocomposites. The results showed that the modified nanoparticles caused changes in the structure of adipose tissue without causing inflammatory processes. This discovery may be useful for the development of next-generation vascular stents. The participation of colleagues from various scientific institutions in the study demonstrated widespread collaboration in this important field of medicine.
Source: Ferra
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