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Area of Science:

  • Nanomaterial science
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Environmental science

Background:

  • Nanoparticle (NP) surface properties, including charge, hydrophobicity, and topology, govern their interactions in biological and environmental systems.
  • Surface functionalization of NPs is key to controlling their interface with biological systems for medical and environmental applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review how NP surface properties influence interactions with biomolecules and cells at various scales.
  • To discuss the role of NP surfaces in determining in vivo behavior and potential therapeutic or toxicological outcomes.
  • To highlight the design of NPs as therapeutic agents through tailored biomacromolecular interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing research on NP-biomolecule and NP-cell interactions.
  • Analysis of how surface properties affect NP behavior in biological systems.
  • Discussion of nanoparticle fabrication for therapeutic applications.

Main Results:

  • NP surface properties dictate interactions with biomolecules and cells, leading to benign, beneficial, or detrimental effects (cytotoxicity, genotoxicity).
  • Understanding these interactions is essential for designing NPs with desired properties like low toxicity, stability, and targeted delivery.
  • Fabricated NPs can act as novel therapeutic agents by interacting with biomacromolecules.

Conclusions:

  • Tailoring NP surface properties is critical for maximizing therapeutic and imaging efficacy while minimizing side effects.
  • Knowledge of NP-biomolecule interactions aids in designing safer nanomaterials for medical and environmental applications.
  • Engineered nanoparticles offer versatile therapeutic strategies beyond traditional small molecules.