DELIVERY OF NITRIC OXIDE-RELEASING PHOSPHOLIPIDS, LIPOSOMES, AND HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN-LIKE NANOPARTICLES (HDL NPS) BY DRUG ELUTING STENTS AND INTRA-ARTERIAL INJECTION

摘要

Nanostructures having a lipid layer which are useful for delivering nitric oxide are provided herein. Methods of treating disease using the nanostructures are also provided, including methods of treating vascular diseases, angiogenesis, ischemia- reperfusion, etc. Implantable devices coated with the nanostructures are also encompassed within the invention.