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Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) offer unique physicochemical properties for biomedical applications. This review explores CNTs as versatile probes for modulating molecular functions and biological processes, advancing diagnostics and therapeutics.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Nanotechnology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) possess remarkable physicochemical properties, driving their integration into biological research.
  • A multidisciplinary approach combining chemistry, physics, and life sciences is essential for CNT-biomedical applications.
  • CNTs are recognized for their potential in novel drug delivery systems for therapy and diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diverse applications of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as probes for modulating molecular functions.
  • To highlight CNTs' capabilities in directly influencing biological processes and interacting with bioactive molecules.
  • To illustrate various biomedical applications of CNTs in gene silencing, biosensing, and drug delivery.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating carbon nanotube applications in molecular biology and biomedicine.
  • Analysis of CNTs' roles in gene silencing, cell surface interactions, and biosensing.
  • Examination of CNTs in intracellular drug delivery, antibody/antigen interactions, enzyme activity modulation, and ion channel blocking.

Main Results:

  • CNTs demonstrate versatility as probes for molecular function modulation.
  • Applications span gene silencing, cell interaction studies, and advanced biosensing.
  • CNTs facilitate intracellular drug delivery and influence biomolecular interactions like antibody-antigen and enzyme activity.

Conclusions:

  • Carbon nanotubes are powerful tools for probing and modulating molecular functions in biological systems.
  • Their applications in biomedicine are expanding, offering new avenues for diagnostics and therapeutics.
  • Further research into CNTs promises significant advancements in understanding and manipulating biological processes.