ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(7), P. 9987 - 9995
Published: Feb. 10, 2023
Silicone
elastomers,
such
as
poly(dimethylsiloxane)
(PDMS),
have
a
broad
range
of
applications
in
basic
biomedical
research
and
clinical
medicine,
ranging
from
the
preparation
microfluidic
devices
for
organs-on-chips
ventriculoperitoneal
shunts
treatment
hydrocephalus
to
implantable
neural
probes
neuropharmacology.
Despite
importance,
protein
adsorptions
on
silicone
elastomers
these
application
environments
represent
significant
challenge.
Surface
coatings
with
slippery
lubricants,
inspired
by
Nepenthes
pitcher
plants,
recently
received
much
attention
reducing
adsorptions.
Nevertheless,
depletion
physically
infused
lubricants
limits
their
applications.
In
this
study,
we
report
covalently
attached
surface
coating
reduce
PDMS
surfaces.
As
demonstrations,
show
that
adsorption
serum
proteins,
human
fibrinogen
albumin,
can
be
significantly
reduced
both
planar
surfaces
3D
channels.
The
relies
acid-catalyzed
polycondensation
reaction
dimethyldimethoxysilane,
which
utilizes
low-cost
scalable
dip-coating
method.
Furthermore,
cell
metabolic
activity
viability
studies
demonstrate
biocompatibility
coating.
These
results
suggest
potential
medical
devices,
organs-on-chips,
many
others.
Biosensors,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(11), P. 1023 - 1023
Published: Nov. 16, 2022
Both
passive
and
active
microfluidic
chips
are
used
in
many
biomedical
chemical
applications
to
support
fluid
mixing,
particle
manipulations,
signal
detection.
Passive
devices
geometry-dependent,
their
uses
rather
limited.
Active
include
sensors
or
detectors
that
transduce
chemical,
biological,
physical
changes
into
electrical
optical
signals.
Also,
they
transduction
detect
biological
applications,
highly
versatile
tools
for
disease
diagnosis
organ
modeling.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
of
the
significant
advances
have
been
made
development
microfluidics
devices.
We
will
discuss
function
as
micromixers
sorters
cells
substances
(e.g.,
microfiltration,
flow
displacement,
trapping).
Microfluidic
fabricated
using
range
techniques,
including
molding,
etching,
three-dimensional
printing,
nanofabrication.
Their
broad
utility
lies
detection
diagnostic
biomarkers
organ-on-chip
approaches
permit
modeling
cancer,
well
neurological,
cardiovascular,
hepatic,
pulmonary
diseases.
Biosensor
allow
point-of-care
testing,
assays
based
on
enzymes,
nanozymes,
antibodies,
nucleic
acids
(DNA
RNA).
An
anticipated
field
includes
optimization
techniques
fabrication
biocompatible
materials.
These
developments
increase
versatility,
reduce
costs,
accelerate
time
technology.
Biomimetics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(5), P. 442 - 442
Published: Sept. 20, 2023
The
field
of
regenerative
medicine
is
constantly
advancing
and
aims
to
repair,
regenerate,
or
substitute
impaired
unhealthy
tissues
organs
using
cutting-edge
approaches
such
as
stem
cell-based
therapies,
gene
therapy,
tissue
engineering.
Nevertheless,
incorporating
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
technologies
has
opened
new
doors
for
research
in
this
field.
AI
refers
the
ability
machines
perform
tasks
that
typically
require
human
ways
learning
patterns
data
applying
without
being
explicitly
programmed.
potential
improve
accelerate
various
aspects
development,
particularly,
although
not
exclusively,
when
complex
are
involved.
This
review
paper
provides
an
overview
context
medicine,
discusses
its
applications
with
a
focus
on
personalized
highlights
challenges
opportunities
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 22, 2024
Abstract
Engineered
human
cardiac
tissues
have
been
utilized
for
various
biomedical
applications,
including
drug
testing,
disease
modeling,
and
regenerative
medicine.
However,
the
applications
of
derived
from
pluripotent
stem
cells
are
often
limited
due
to
their
immaturity
lack
functionality.
Therefore,
in
this
study,
we
establish
a
perfusable
culture
system
based
on
vivo-like
heart
microenvironments
improve
tissue
fabrication.
The
integrated
platform
microfluidic
chip
three-dimensional
extracellular
matrix
enhances
development
structural
functional
maturation.
These
comprised
cardiovascular
lineage
cells,
cardiomyocytes
fibroblasts
induced
as
well
vascular
endothelial
cells.
resultant
macroscale
exhibit
improved
efficacy
testing
(small
molecules
with
levels
arrhythmia
risk),
modeling
(Long
QT
Syndrome
fibrosis),
therapy
(myocardial
infarction
treatment).
our
can
serve
highly
effective
tissue-engineering
provide
versatile
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(32)
Published: April 25, 2023
Abstract
Microfluidics
and
bioinspired
superwetting
materials,
as
two
crucial
branches
of
scientific
research,
are
entering
their
golden
age
development.
As
an
emerging
interdisciplinary
subject
these
fields,
open
microfluidics
is
triggering
technological
revolutions
in
many
disciplines,
including
rapid
medical
diagnosis,
biochemical
analysis,
liquid
manipulation,
3D
printing,
etc.
However,
this
new
research
area
has
yet
to
attract
extensive
attention.
So,
a
timely
review
necessary
organize
the
development
process,
summarize
current
achievements,
discuss
challenges
or
chances
for
ongoing
trend.
In
review,
evolution
from
closed
combed
first.
Then,
three
typical
systems
introduced
emphatically.
Based
on
this,
divided
into
different
categories
according
bionic
objects
focus
study.
Taking
natural
phenomena
entry
point,
underlying
mechanism
application
systematically
discussed
summarized.
Several
applications
also
mentioned.
Finally,
some
views
major
problems,
existing
challenges,
developing
trends
briefly
put
forward
field
guide
future
research.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 16, 2024
Nanotechnology-based
approaches
are
promising
for
the
treatment
of
musculoskeletal
(MSK)
disorders,
which
present
significant
clinical
burdens
and
challenges,
but
their
translation
requires
a
deep
understanding
complex
interplay
between
nanotechnology
MSK
biology.
Organ-on-a-chip
(OoC)
systems
have
emerged
as
an
innovative
versatile
microphysiological
platform
to
replicate
dynamics
tissue
microenvironment
studying
nanotechnology-biology
interactions.
This
review
first
covers
recent
advances
applications
OoCs
ability
mimic
biophysical
biochemical
stimuli
encountered
by
tissues.
Next,
integrating
into
OoCs,
cellular
responses
behaviors
may
be
investigated
precisely
controlling
manipulating
nanoscale
environment.
Analysis
disease
mechanisms,
particularly
bone,
joint,
muscle
degeneration,
drug
screening
development
personalized
medicine
greatly
facilitated
using
OoCs.
Finally,
future
challenges
directions
outlined
field,
including
advanced
sensing
technologies,
integration
immune-active
components,
enhancement
biomimetic
functionality.
By
highlighting
emerging
this
aims
advance
intricate
nanotechnology-MSK
biology
interface
its
significance
in
management,
therapeutic
interventional
strategies.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(16)
Published: Feb. 24, 2024
Abstract
Most
tissues
of
the
human
body
present
hierarchical
fibrillar
extracellular
matrices
(ECMs)
that
have
a
strong
influence
over
their
physicochemical
properties
and
biological
behavior.
Of
great
interest
is
introduction
this
structure
to
hydrogels,
particularly
due
water‐rich
composition,
cytocompatibility,
tunable
class
biomaterials.
Here,
main
bottom‐up
fabrication
strategies
for
design
production
biomimetic
hydrogels
most
representative
applications
in
fields
tissue
engineering
regenerative
medicine
are
reviewed.
For
example,
controlled
assembly/arrangement
peptides,
polymeric
micelles,
cellulose
nanoparticles
(NPs),
magnetically
responsive
nanostructures,
among
others,
into
discussed,
as
well
potential
use
fibrillar‐like
(e.g.,
those
from
NPs)
with
key
biofunctionalities
such
electrical
conductivity
or
remote
stimulation.
Finally,
major
remaining
barriers
clinical
translation
future
directions
research
field
discussed.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(2)
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
Pickering
emulsions
(PEs)
have
attracted
considerable
interest
as
platforms
for
encapsulating
and
controlling
the
release
of
bioactive
compounds.
Recent
studies
emphasize
potential
soybean
protein
nanoparticles
to
improve
PE‐based
carriers,
enhancing
stability
bioavailability
these
compounds
through
unique
self‐assembly
behaviors.
This
review
analyzes
recent
advancements
in
use
nanoparticle‐stabilized
PEs
carriers
Various
fabrication
techniques,
including
physical,
chemical,
biological
methods,
are
explored.
The
effectiveness
nanoparticles,
both
individually
combination
with
polysaccharides
or
polyphenols,
is
evaluated,
highlighting
their
roles
stabilizing
functionality.
Findings
indicate
that
effective
stabilizers
a
wide
range
PE
structures,
oil‐in‐water,
water‐in‐oil,
high
internal
phase
PEs,
emulgels.
Fabrication
properties
particles,
processing
parameters,
formulations
significantly
influence
interfacial
behavior,
structure,
functionality
PEs.
Additionally,
innovative
applications
future
developments
protein–based
discussed,
emphasizing
plant‐based
substitutes
advanced
materials.
Despite
extensive
discussions
on
various
food
forms,
research
into
techno‐functional
flavor
mechanisms
remains
limited.