Restoring blood flow after a heart attack: Nanostructure promotes growth of new blood vessels, mimics natural protein
Monday, August 1, 2011 - 16:31
in Health & Medicine
Tissue deprived of oxygen (ischemia) is a serious health condition that can lead to damaged heart tissue following a heart attack and, in the case of peripheral arterial disease in limbs, amputation, particularly in diabetic patients. Now researchers have developed a novel nanostructure that promotes the growth of new blood vessels and shows promise as a therapy for conditions where increased blood flow is needed to supply oxygen to tissue.