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Nanoarchitectonics on living cells
Katsuhiko Ariga1,2, Rawil Fakhrullin3
1WPI Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) 1-1 Namiki Tsukuba Ibaraki 305-0044 Japan ARIGA.Katsuhiko@nims.go.jp.
RSC Advances
|April 28, 2022
Summary
Nanoarchitectonics uses advanced materials to decorate living cells, enhancing their functions and resistance without harm. This innovative approach opens new possibilities for future biomaterials and cell-based technologies.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Cell Biology
Background:
- Nanoarchitectonics involves the construction of nanoscale architectures.
- Recent advancements focus on applying these techniques to living cells.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent examples of nanoarchitectonics applied to living cells.
- To highlight the diverse materials used and their impact on cell viability and function.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on nanoarchitectonic modifications of living cells.
- Analysis of various materials including polymers, nanoparticles, MOFs, and biomaterials.
Main Results:
- Diverse materials successfully used for nanoarchitectonic decoration of living cells.
- Cells maintain viability, can hibernate, and exhibit enhanced resistance to external assaults.
- Basic cellular functions are preserved post-modification.
Conclusions:
- Nanoarchitectonics offers significant potential for functionalizing living cells.
- Living cells serve as advanced platforms for future materials nanoarchitectonics.
- This field promises enhanced cellular functionalities and novel biomaterial applications.
