MedComm,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(8)
Published: July 20, 2024
Abstract
Nanomaterials
have
aroused
great
interests
in
drug
delivery
due
to
their
nanoscale
structure,
facile
modifiability,
and
multifunctional
physicochemical
properties.
Currently,
stimuli‐responsive
nanomaterials
that
can
respond
endogenous
or
exogenous
stimulus
display
strong
potentials
biomedical
applications.
In
comparison
with
conventional
nanomaterials,
improve
therapeutic
efficiency
reduce
the
toxicity
of
drugs
toward
normal
tissues
through
specific
targeting
on‐demand
release
at
pathological
sites.
this
review,
we
summarize
responsive
mechanism
a
variety
stimulus,
including
pH,
redox,
enzymes
within
microenvironment,
as
well
such
thermal
effect,
magnetic
field,
light,
ultrasound.
After
that,
applications
(e.g.,
delivery,
imaging,
theranostics)
diverse
array
common
diseases,
cardiovascular
cancer,
neurological
disorders,
inflammation,
bacterial
infection,
are
presented
discussed.
Finally,
remaining
challenges
outlooks
future
research
directions
for
also
We
hope
review
provide
valuable
guidance
developing
accelerate
diseases
diagnosis
treatment.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(24), P. 21391 - 21409
Published: June 7, 2023
Biofilm-associated
infections
have
emerged
as
a
significant
public
health
challenge
due
to
their
persistent
nature
and
increased
resistance
conventional
treatment
methods.
The
indiscriminate
usage
of
antibiotics
has
made
us
susceptible
range
multidrug-resistant
pathogens.
These
pathogens
show
reduced
susceptibility
intracellular
survival.
However,
current
methods
for
treating
biofilms,
such
smart
materials
targeted
drug
delivery
systems,
not
been
found
effective
in
preventing
biofilm
formation.
To
address
this
challenge,
nanotechnology
provided
innovative
solutions
formation
by
clinically
relevant
Recent
advances
nanotechnological
strategies,
including
metallic
nanoparticles,
functionalized
dendrimers,
polymeric
cyclodextrin-based
delivery,
solid
lipid
polymer
conjugates,
liposomes,
may
provide
valuable
technological
against
infectious
diseases.
Therefore,
it
is
imperative
conduct
comprehensive
review
summarize
the
recent
advancements
limitations
advanced
nanotechnologies.
present
Review
encompasses
summary
agents,
mechanisms
that
lead
formation,
impact
on
human
health.
In
nutshell,
offers
survey
managing
infections.
A
detailed
presentation
how
these
strategies
improve
control
prevent
key
objective
mechanisms,
applications,
prospects
nanotechnologies
better
understanding
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 6, 2024
Inflammatory
skin
disorders
can
cause
chronic
scarring
and
functional
impairments,
posing
a
significant
burden
on
patients
the
healthcare
system.
Conventional
therapies,
such
as
corticosteroids
nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory
drugs,
are
limited
in
efficacy
associated
with
adverse
effects.
Recently,
nanozyme
(NZ)-based
hydrogels
have
shown
great
promise
addressing
these
challenges.
NZ-based
possess
unique
therapeutic
abilities
by
combining
benefits
of
redox
nanomaterials
enzymatic
activity
water-retaining
capacity
hydrogels.
The
multifaceted
effects
include
scavenging
reactive
oxygen
species
other
inflammatory
mediators
modulating
immune
responses
toward
pro-regenerative
environment
enhancing
regenerative
potential
triggering
cell
migration
differentiation.
This
review
highlights
current
state
art
NZ-engineered
(NZ@hydrogels)
for
regeneration
applications.
It
also
discusses
underlying
chemo-mechano-biological
mechanisms
behind
their
effectiveness.
Additionally,
challenges
future
directions
this
ground,
particularly
clinical
translation,
addressed.
insights
provided
aid
design
engineering
novel
hydrogels,
offering
new
possibilities
targeted
personalized
skin-care
therapies.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(38)
Published: April 23, 2024
Abstract
Currently,
microbial
infections
have
posed
an
arduous
challenge
to
global
public
health,
whereas
the
rise
of
antibiotic
resistance
is
rendering
traditional
therapies
futile,
prompting
development
new
antimicrobial
technologies.
Photoactive
nanomaterials
thus
garnered
a
thriving
interest
for
disinfection
owing
their
superior
antibacterial
efficaciousness,
favorable
biosafety,
and
rapidness
spatiotemporal
precision
in
excreting
bactericidal
actions.
The
review
summarizes
recent
advances
emerging
trends
design,
nanoengineering,
bioapplications
photoactive
antimicrobials.
It
commences
by
elaborating
fundamental
theories
on
bacterial
resistance,
mechanisms
phototherapy.
Subsequently,
regulation
effectiveness
comprehensively
discussed,
centering
criteria
strategies
tuning
photoabsorption
spectra,
photothermal
conversion,
photocatalytic
efficiency,
alongside
tactics
enabling
synergistic
therapies.
This
followed
comparative
analyses
techniques
modalities
synthesizing
engineering
with
diverse
structures,
forms,
functionalities.
Thereafter,
state‐of‐the‐art
applications
phototherapies
across
various
medical
sectors
are
portrayed,
key
challenges
opportunities
finally
discussed
spur
future
innovations
translation.
envisaged
provide
useful
guidance
devising
developing
nanomaterials‐based
photoresponsive
antimicrobials
application‐specific
materials
properties
biological
functions.
Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(11), P. 2287 - 2306
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Superbugs,
also
known
as
multidrug-resistant
bacteria,
have
become
a
lethal
and
persistent
threat
due
to
their
unresponsiveness
toward
conventional
antibiotics.
The
main
reason
for
this
is
that
superbugs
can
rapidly
mutate
restrict
any
foreign
drug/molecule
in
vicinity.
Herein,
nanomaterial-mediated
therapies
set
path
shown
burgeoning
efficiency
the
ablation
of
superbugs.
Notably,
treatment
modalities
like
photothermal
therapy
(PTT)
prominence
killing
bacteria
with
ability
generate
local
heat
shock-mediated
hyperthermia
such
species.
However,
has
some
serious
limitations,
high
cost,
complexity,
even
toxicity
extent.
Hence,
it
important
resolve
shortcomings
PTTs
they
provide
substantial
tissue
penetration.
This
why
multimodal
emerged
taken
over
domain
research
past
few
years.
In
work,
we
summarized
critically
reviewed
exceptional
works
recent
times
provided
perspective
enhance
efficiencies.
Profoundly,
discuss
design
rationales
novel
agents
(PTAs)
shed
light
on
mechanisms.
Finally,
challenges
PTT-derived
are
presented,
capable
synergistic
bactericidal
prospects
anticipated.
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(9), P. 5376 - 5388
Published: Aug. 19, 2023
Chronic
diabetic
wounds
have
become
a
major
healthcare
challenge
worldwide.
Improper
treatment
may
lead
to
serious
complications.
Current
methods
including
biological
and
physical
skin
grafting
limitations
disadvantages,
such
as
poor
efficacy,
inconvenience
of
use,
high
cost.
Therefore,
developing
more
effective
feasible
is
great
significance
for
the
repair
chronic
wounds.
Hydrogels
can
be
designed
serve
multiple
functions
promote
Furthermore,
3D
bioprinting
enables
hydrogel
customization
fit
wounds,
thus
facilitating
healing
process.
This
paper
reports
study
printing
collagen–hyaluronic
acid
composite
hydrogels
with
application
wound
repair.
In
situ
printed
were
developed
by
macromolecular
crosslinking
network
using
methacrylated
recombinant
human
collagen
(RHCMA)
hyaluronic
(HAMA),
both
which
respond
ultraviolet
(UV)
irradiation.
The
also
loaded
silver
nanoclusters
(AgNCs)
ultra-small-size
nanoparticles,
advantages
deep
penetration
ability
broad-spectrum
high-efficiency
antibacterial
properties.
results
this
show
that
RHCMA,
HAMA,
AgNCs
(RHAg)
present
good
UV
responsiveness,
porosity,
mechanical
properties,
printability,
biocompatibility,
all
are
beneficial
healing.
further
RHAg
not
only
effectively
inhibited
Staphylococcus
aureus
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
but
promoted
proliferation
migration
fibroblasts
in
vitro
tissue
regeneration
deposition
vivo,
producing
desirable
effect
used
an
functional
biomaterial
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 3, 2024
The
pursuit
of
effective
treatments
for
brain
tumors
has
increasingly
focused
on
the
promising
area
nanoparticle-enhanced
radiotherapy
(NERT).
This
review
elucidates
context
and
significance
NERT,
with
a
particular
emphasis
its
application
in
tumor
therapy—a
field
where
traditional
often
encounter
obstacles
due
to
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)
cells’
inherent
resistance.
aims
this
include
synthesizing
recent
advancements,
analyzing
action
mechanisms,
assessing
clinical
potential
challenges
associated
nanoparticle
(NP)
use
enhancement.
Preliminary
preclinical
studies
have
established
foundation
demonstrating
that
nanoparticles
(NPs)
can
serve
as
radiosensitizers,
thereby
intensifying
radiotherapy’s
efficacy.
Investigations
into
various
NP
types,
such
metallic,
magnetic,
polymeric,
each
unveiled
distinct
interactions
ionizing
radiation,
leading
an
augmented
destruction
cells.
These
interactions,
encompassing
physical
dose
enhancement
biological
chemical
radio
sensitization,
are
crucial
NERT
strategy.
Although
their
early
phases,
initial
trials
shown
results
terms
response
rates
survival,
albeit
mindful
consideration
toxicity
profiles.
examines
pivotal
affirming
NERT’s
efficacy
safety.
NPs
revolutionize
by
overcoming
targeted
delivery,
reducing
off-target
effects,
harmonizing
other
modalities.
Future
directions
refining
formulations,
personalizing
therapies,
navigating
regulatory
pathways.
holds
promise
transform
treatment
provide
hope
patients.
Materials & Design,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
230, P. 111982 - 111982
Published: May 5, 2023
Bacterial
infection
is
a
series
of
pathological
changes
caused
by
bacteria
invading
the
host
and
interacting
with
body.
Nowadays,
bacterial
remains
major
public
health
issue
severe
threat
to
human
life
health.
Traditional
antibiotic
therapy
less
effective
against
biofilms
easily
causes
resistance,
which
has
urged
development
substitute
antibacterial
strategy.
Recently,
nanomaterials
have
attracted
much
attention.
However,
traditional
face
some
problems
insufficient
drug
concentration
at
infectious
sites
toxicity
extravasated
damage
healthy
tissues.
On
contrary,
based
on
advanced
on-demand
precise
strategies
reduce
biological
effectively
while
improving
germicidal
efficacy,
since
these
type
nanodrugs
higher
spatiotemporal
controllability.
Currently,
smart
stimuli-responsive
targeting
been
successfully
constructed
achieve
therapies.
This
review
focuses
mechanisms,
working
principles
antimicrobial
properties
diverse
nanoparticles
strategies.
Meanwhile,
strengths
inferiorities
different
discussed.
Finally,
this
concludes
our
opinions
future
directions
for
exploiting
next-generation
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(52)
Published: Aug. 30, 2023
Abstract
Antibacterial
theranostic
nanoplatforms,
which
integrate
diagnostic
and
therapeutic
properties,
exhibit
gigantic
application
prospects
in
precision
medicine.
However,
traditional
nanoplatforms
usually
present
an
always‐on
signal
output,
leads
to
poor
specificity
or
selectivity
the
treatment
of
bacterial
infections.
To
address
this
challenge,
stimuli‐actuated
turn‐on
are
developed
for
simultaneous
activation
signals
(e.g.,
fluorescent,
photoacoustic,
magnetic
signals)
initiation
antibacterial
treatment.
Specifically,
by
combining
infection
microenvironment‐responsive
visual
activity,
these
exert
both
higher
accurate
diagnosis
rates
more
effective
effects.
In
review,
imaging
strategies
that
commonly
used
clinic
first
briefly
introduced.
Next,
recent
progress
treating
infectious
diseases
is
summarized
detail.
Finally,
current
bottlenecks
future
opportunities
also
outlined
discussed.