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Supramolecular biomaterials for bio-imaging and imaging-guided therapy
Beibei Xie1, Yuan-Fu Ding1, Mingju Shui1
1State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau, People's Republic of China.
European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
|November 24, 2021
Summary
Supramolecular biomaterials, derived from peptides, DNA, and polysaccharides, offer unique advantages for biomedical applications. This review highlights their use in bio-imaging and image-guided therapy.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Supramolecular Chemistry
- Nanomedicine
Background:
- Supramolecular biomaterials possess unique properties like switchable structures, biocompatibility, and stimulus responsiveness.
- These materials are increasingly utilized in diverse biomedical fields.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize recent advancements and future trends in supramolecular biomaterials design.
- To review their applications in bio-imaging and image-guided therapy.
Main Methods:
- Focus on supramolecular biomaterials derived from biomacromolecules (peptides, DNA, polysaccharides).
- Analysis of current research and trends in material design and application.
Main Results:
- Supramolecular biomaterials show significant promise in bio-imaging and image-guided therapeutic strategies.
- The review consolidates key achievements and emerging directions in the field.
Conclusions:
- Supramolecular biomaterials are versatile platforms for advanced biomedical applications.
- This review serves as a reference for developing novel supramolecular chemistry-based diagnostics and therapeutics.
