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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Cellular Engineering
  • Photochemistry

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  • Optically controlled biointerfaces allow precise manipulation of cell-material interactions.
  • Photocleavable protecting groups (PPGs) are key tools for developing light-responsive systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advancements in light-responsive biointerfaces utilizing PPGs over the past decade.
  • To explore the design principles and characterization of PPG-based biointerfaces for cellular control.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized photocleavable protecting groups (PPGs), particularly the o-nitrobenzyl family.
  • Applied molecular design principles for controlling bioactivity at cell-material interfaces.
  • Employed surface characterization methods to monitor photoreactions.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated light-guided control over cell adhesion, release, migration, proliferation, and differentiation.
  • Showcased applications of PPG-based biointerfaces in both in vitro and in vivo settings.
  • Highlighted the versatility of PPGs in modulating cellular responses via light stimulation.

Conclusions:

  • Light-responsive biointerfaces using PPGs offer powerful tools for precise spatiotemporal control of cellular processes.
  • Future research should focus on overcoming current challenges to further advance this technology for therapeutic and research applications.