Cholesterol
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Nanorobots: The Fight against Cholesterol
Abstract: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) rests leading reason of death globally, with atherosclerosis, the buildup of plaque in arteries, playing a central role. Current treatment strategies, including lifestyle changes and medications, often fall short in completely reversing or preventing the progression of atherosclerosis. This has spurred the exploration of innovative approaches, with nanorobotics emerging as a promising avenue for targeted plaque control and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) enhancement. This article discusses how nanorobots …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 27, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 23–32 Read article
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Infrared Radiation: A Non-Invasive Approach to Cholesterol Measurement
Abstract: Cholesterol levels and Diabetes have become prevalent worldwide. People who are physically disabled or unresponsive need to have their glucose and cholesterol levels constantly checked because it is hard to get accurate readings through invasive procedures or blood samples. Based on the proposed model, Hyperglycemia and Cholesterol amounts might be found without touching or taking blood specimens. The Arduino UNO and basic infrared sensors are used to make this happen. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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The Evaluation of the Light Parameters and Pleural Fluid Cholesterol to Determine the Differences Between Exudative and Transudative Pleural Discharge
Abstract: Background: Pleural effusion occurs when an imbalance between pleural fluid production and absorption leads to the accumulation of excess fluid in the pleural cavity. Pleural effusions are commonly classified into two types: transudative or exudative, depending on the underlying mechanism of fluid formation. While transudates typically result from systemic factors like heart failure or liver cirrhosis, exudates are usually caused by local factors such as infection, malignancy, or inflammation. Differentiating …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Exploring Chocolate’s Potential: A Review of Its Role in Drug Delivery and Health Benefits
Abstract: The abstract explores the versatile nature of chocolate, highlighting its role as a medium for drug delivery systems due to its resistance to microbial growth and rich nutritional profile. Medicated chocolate, infused with drugs, offers a palatable solution to enhance patient compliance, particularly among children, while stimulating serotonin production for added therapeutic benefits. Cocoa, abundant in polyphenols, contributes to chocolate's health advantages, including cholesterol reduction and cardiovascular health. Scientific evidence …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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The Role of Cholesterol in Biological Membranes
Abstract: Cholesterol plays the role of a regulator that ensures the correct packaging of the lipid part of the membrane, which is necessary for its normal operation, by influencing on the mobility of the fatty acid tails of membrane lipids: if the membrane is too rigid and there is a danger of "freezing" of fatty acid chains, cholesterol causes it to liquefy, since the chains in its presence become more mobile; …
Published in International Journal of Cell Biology and Cellular Functions · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 Read article