Accelerating the Translation of Nanomaterials in Biomedicine
Samir Mitragotri1, Daniel G Anderson2, Xiaoyuan Chen3
1†Center for Bioengineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States.
Abstract:
Due to their size and tailorable physicochemical properties, nanomaterials are an emerging class of structures utilized in biomedical applications. There are now many prominent examples of nanomaterials being used to improve human health, in areas ranging from imaging and diagnostics to therapeutics and regenerative medicine. An overview of these examples reveals several common areas of synergy and future challenges. This Nano Focus discusses the current status and future potential of promising nanomaterials and their translation from the laboratory to the clinic, by highlighting a handful of successful examples.
