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ArticleComputational and mathematical methods in medicine2022

Diagnosis of Atherosclerotic Plaques Using Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2 Targeting Antibody Nano-microbubble as Ultrasound Contrast Agent.

Yi Wang, Yujin Feng, Xiaoyun Yang, Wengang Wang, Yueheng Wang

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Article in Computational and mathematical methods in medicine, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It has been retracted, and should not be counted. Cited by 3 papers.

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Yi WangDepartment of Ultrasonography, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000 Hebei, China.
Yujin FengDepartment of Ultrasonography, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000 Hebei, China.
Xiaoyun YangDepartment of Ultrasonography, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000 Hebei, China.
Wengang WangDepartment of Ultrasonography, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000 Hebei, China.
Yueheng WangDepartment of Ultrasonography, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000 Hebei, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2956-6924
Hebei Medical University · CN

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Abstract

The atherosclerotic plaque is characterized by narrowing of blood vessels and reduced blood flow leading to the insufficient blood supply to the brain. The hemodynamic changes caused by arterial stenosis increase the shearing force of the fibrous cap on the surface of the plaque, thereby reducing the stability of the plaque. Unstable plaques are more likely to promote angiogenesis and increase the risk of patients with cerebrovascular diseases. A timely understanding of the formation and stability of the arterial plaque can guide in taking targeted measures for reducing the risk of acute stroke in patients. It has been confirmed that nano-microbubbles can enter these plaques through the gaps in the patient's vascular endothelial cells, thereby enhancing the acquisition of ultrasound information for plaque visualization. Therefore, we aim to investigate the diagnostic value of targeted nano-microbubbles for atherosclerotic plaques. This study constructed vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2) targeting antibody nano-microbubbles and compared its diagnostic value with that of blank nano-microbubbles for atherosclerotic plaques. Studies have found that VEGFR-2 targeting antibody nano-microbubbles can accurately detect the position of plaques. Its detection rate, sensitivity, and specificity for plaques are higher than those of blank nano-microbubbles. Similarly, the peak intensity and average transit time of VEGFR-2 targeting antibody nano-microbubbles were greater than those of blank nano-microbubbles. Therefore, we believe that the combination of VEGFR-2 antibody and nano-microbubbles can enhance the acquisition of ultrasound information on atherosclerotic plaque neovascularization, thereby improving the early diagnosis of unstable plaque.

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Plaque, AtheroscleroticAntibodiesContrast MediaEndothelial CellsHumansMicrobubblesNeovascularization, PathologicUltrasonographyVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2AntibodiesContrast MediaVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2

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