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Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are widely used for drug delivery because of their unique biological properties, such as their safety and ability to prolong drug action. Some studies have demonstrated that… Click to show full abstract
Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are widely used for drug delivery because of their unique biological properties, such as their safety and ability to prolong drug action. Some studies have demonstrated that AuNPs accumulate in the heart, especially during pathological processes. Therefore, it is very important to understand the effect of AuNPs on the heart. Myocardial infarction (MI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality; however, the effect of AuNPs on MI remains unclear. In the present study, we carried out a comprehensive evaluation of AuNPs on acute MI. The results showed that AuNPs accumulated in infarcted hearts, decreased infarction size, improved systolic function, and inhibited cardiac fibrosis and TNF-α accumulation. Our work indicated that AuNPs have cardioprotective effects and can be used in drug delivery systems for the treatment of cardiac diseases.
Journal Title: Canadian journal of physiology and pharmacology
Year Published: 2018
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