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Smart Microneedles for Therapy and Diagnosis.
Xiaoxuan Zhang1,2, Yuetong Wang1, Junjie Chi1
1State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China.
Research (Washington, D.C.)
|February 24, 2021
Summary
Smart microneedles, fabricated with advanced biomedical engineering techniques, offer precise, reusable drug delivery and biosensing. These innovations are paving the way for practical applications in healthcare and research.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science
Background:
- Microneedle technology has advanced significantly, with simplified fabrication and expanded material options.
- Recent developments focus on 'smart' microneedles with enhanced functionalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review fabrication strategies, properties, and applications of smart microneedles.
- To discuss recent advancements, challenges, and future directions in smart microneedle technology.
Main Methods:
- Review of scientific literature on microneedle fabrication and applications.
- Analysis of recent research trends in smart microneedle development.
Main Results:
- Microneedle fabrication is now more precise, user-friendly, and reusable.
- Smart microneedles exhibit adhesion, responsiveness, and controlled drug release capabilities.
Conclusions:
- Smart microneedles are progressing towards practical use in drug delivery, biosensing, and microfluidics.
- Continued research is essential to overcome current challenges and realize the full potential of microneedle technology.
