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Plasma jet-activated PEO-based hydrogel for cardiac cytoprotection

Eleonora Ferrero

Plasma jet-activated PEO-based hydrogel for cardiac cytoprotection.

Rel. Valeria Chiono, Elena Marcello, Alice Zoso, Ines Hamouda. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Biomedica, 2024

Abstract:

Oxidative stress is involved in the onset and progression of many pathological conditions, including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which are the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Recently, it has been reported that a certain Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) dose can offer cytoprotection to cardiac cells under hypoxic conditions. However, the mode of action as well as associated therapies are still missing. In this Master’s thesis project, a novel biodegradable poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based polymer (btPEO) was investigated to develop a cardioprotective hydrogel patch toward oxidative stress conditions.

Relators: Valeria Chiono, Elena Marcello, Alice Zoso, Ines Hamouda
Academic year: 2024/25
Publication type: Electronic
Number of Pages: 69
Additional Information: Tesi secretata. Fulltext non presente
Subjects:
Corso di laurea: Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Biomedica
Classe di laurea: New organization > Master science > LM-21 - BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Aziende collaboratrici: Politecnico di Torino
URI: http://webthesis.biblio.polito.it/id/eprint/33754
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