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The effects of vinblastine on endothelial cells.

Author: CarrollW M, DowdM, GallagherH, RochevY

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Overview

This study investigated the antirestenotic effect of vinblastine on human umbilical vein endothelial cells. The results suggest that vinblastine at concentrations between 0.1 and 1 nM exerts a distinct biological effect without causing an increase in apoptotic activity, emphasizing the importance of finding an appropriate concentration window for drug-eluting stents to minimize the risk of delayed endothelialization and thrombosis.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
The development of drug-eluting stents to combat the problem of in-stent restenosis has revolutionized interventional cardiology. However, concerns have emerged about the risk of late angiographic stent thromboses associated with drug-eluting stents. It has been shown that noncytotoxic concentration...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1080/10623320802092161

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Vinblastine: A Potential Weapon Against Restenosis

Restenosis, a narrowing of blood vessels after angioplasty, is a significant challenge in interventional cardiology. This study investigates the potential of vinblastine, an antimitotic drug, to combat this condition. The researchers evaluated the effects of various vinblastine concentrations on human umbilical vein endothelial cells, assessing cell proliferation, activity, viability, and apoptotic activity.

Finding the Right Dose: A Balancing Act

This research is like a desert explorer carefully navigating a sandstorm - the goal is to find the optimal concentration of vinblastine to achieve the desired therapeutic effect without causing harm. The study found that a specific concentration window between 0.1 and 1 nM of vinblastine yielded promising results, promoting antirestenotic effects without triggering apoptosis.

A Promise of Hope: Vinblastine's Potential

This study suggests that vinblastine, at the right dose, could potentially hold the key to preventing restenosis. This discovery could revolutionize the treatment of this challenging condition, offering new hope for patients battling narrowing blood vessels. It's essential to conduct further research to confirm these findings and explore the long-term effects of vinblastine in the context of restenosis.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This research unveils a potential new weapon against restenosis, a condition that can significantly impact cardiovascular health. By carefully navigating the desert of different concentrations, researchers may have unearthed a promising solution for preventing this debilitating condition. Further investigations are needed to fully understand the potential of vinblastine in the treatment of restenosis.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2008-08-06
  2. Date Revised 2015-11-19
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Pubmed ID

18568941

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1080/10623320802092161

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