Liposomes are self-assembled, closed spherical systems with a lipid bilayer, composed of ia
one or more amphiphilic phospholipids, and widely used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic …

Macrophages represent a major cell type of innate immunity and have emerged as a critical
player and therapeutic target in many chronic inflammatory diseases. Hepatic macrophages …

Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease driven by lipid accumulation in arteries,
leading to narrowing and thrombosis. It affects the heart, brain, and peripheral vessels and is …

Atherosclerosis is the build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries. Atherosclerosis is the main
underlying cause of cardiovascular diseases and the leading cause of global morbidity and …

Collagen-based devices, in various physical conformations, are extensively used for tissue
engineering and regenerative medicine applications. Given that the natural cross-linking …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease associated with
persistent multiarticular synovitis, cartilage destruction, and even loss of joint function …

Biological interactions between tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs), cancer cells and
other cells within the tumor microenvironment contribute to tumorigenesis, tumor growth …

Nanomedicine constitutes the emerging field of medical applications for nanotechnology
such as nanomaterial-based drug delivery systems. This technology may hold exceptional …

While glucocorticoids have been used for over 50 years to treat rheumatoid and
osteoarthritis pain, the prescription of glucocorticoids remains controversial because of …

Liposomes are routinely used carrier materials for delivering drug molecules to pathological
sites. Besides in tumors and inflammatory sites, liposomes also strongly accumulate in liver …