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Ultrasound-Based Micro-/Nanosystems for Biomedical Applications
Hui Huang1,2, Yi Zheng3, Meiqi Chang4
1School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China.
Chemical Reviews
|June 26, 2024
Summary
This review explores ultrasound-based micro-/nanosystems for advanced biomedical applications. These systems offer precise diagnosis and targeted therapies for various diseases, enhancing personalized medicine.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Acoustics
Background:
- Ultrasound technology offers non-invasive, cost-effective, and real-time biomedical applications.
- Nanotechnology and nanomedicine have significantly advanced ultrasound-based medical tools.
- Multifunctional micro-/nanosystems are crucial for precise diagnosis, treatment, and theranostics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of ultrasound-based micro-/nanosystems for biomedical applications.
- To summarize recent advancements in diagnostic imaging and therapeutic applications.
- To discuss design, synthesis, functionalization, and optimization principles.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on ultrasound-based micro-/nanosystems.
- Analysis of the relationship between system properties and biomedical performance.
- Systematic elucidation of state-of-the-art studies in diagnosis and therapy.
Main Results:
- Recent progress in ultrasound-based micro-/nanosystems for diagnostic imaging.
- Advancements in therapeutic applications targeting cancer, infections, and various diseases.
- Elaboration on design principles for effective deployment in biomedicine.
Conclusions:
- Ultrasound-based micro-/nanosystems are pivotal for personalized theranostics.
- Further research is needed to address challenges for clinical translation.
- Future developments will expand applications in diverse medical fields.
