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Functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles and biomedical applications.

Thai Thanh Hoang Thi¹, Van Du Cao², Thi Nhu Quynh Nguyen²

¹Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam.

Materials Science & Engineering. C, Materials for Biological Applications

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Summary

Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) offer unique properties for biomedical applications. Functionalized MSNs respond to stimuli, revolutionizing drug delivery, imaging, and therapeutics.

Keywords:

Catalyst Controlled release Diagnostic imaging Drug delivery MSN Nanocarriers Nanoparticles Stimuli-responsive delivery system Theranostic applications

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science
Nanotechnology

Background:

Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) have garnered significant scientific interest since the 1990s.
Their unique physiochemical properties include high porosity, large surface area, tunable sizes, and biocompatibility.
These characteristics enable efficient encapsulation, controlled release, and intracellular delivery of bioactive molecules.

Purpose of the Study:

This review focuses on the recent fabrication of functionalized MSNs.
It discusses their potential applications in drug delivery, therapeutic treatments, and diagnostic imaging.
The review also explores their use as biocatalysts and potential clinical applications.

Main Methods:

The review synthesizes information on the fabrication of functionalized MSNs.
It highlights MSNs responsive to various stimuli like temperature, pH, light, and biochemicals.
The discussion covers applications based on these responsive properties.

Main Results:

Functionalized MSNs demonstrate remarkable versatility in biomedical engineering.
Stimuli-responsive MSNs offer advanced capabilities for targeted drug delivery and diagnostics.
These nanoparticles are effective in therapeutic treatments and as biocatalysts.

Conclusions:

Functionalized MSNs represent a significant advancement in biomedical applications.
Their stimuli-responsive nature unlocks novel therapeutic and diagnostic potentials.
Further research into clinical applications and overcoming challenges is warranted.