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Leveraging supramolecular systems in biomedical breakthroughs.

Shreya Maity¹, Vishal Kumar Deb², Sayani Mondal¹

¹Integrative Biology Research Unit, Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata, India.

Biofactors (Oxford, England)

|February 4, 2025

Summary

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Supramolecular systems offer cost-effective, eco-friendly platforms for advanced therapies like gene therapy and antimicrobial treatments. These biomaterials effectively deliver therapeutics and enable targeted cell imaging for improved diagnostics and disease management.

Keywords:

biomedical application biosensors drug delivery supramolecular systems tissue engineering

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Nanotechnology
Drug Delivery

Background:

Supramolecular systems are molecular assemblies with diverse applications in medicine.
They are cost-effective and environmentally friendly biomaterials.
Acyclic, macrocyclic, and lipid-based supramolecular assemblies are explored for biomedical uses.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the diverse applications of supramolecular systems in healthcare.
To highlight their potential in gene therapy, antimicrobial therapy, and cellular engineering.
To showcase their role in drug delivery, imaging, and cancer treatment.

Main Methods:

Review of supramolecular systems and their assembly mechanisms.
Analysis of supramolecular hydrogels for antimicrobial activity.
Investigation of supramolecular luminescent nanoparticles for cell imaging.
Evaluation of small molecule supramolecular assemblies in cellular engineering.

Main Results:

Supramolecular systems effectively transport therapeutic agents to target sites.
Supramolecular hydrogels demonstrate potent antimicrobial activity against drug-resistant pathogens.
Luminescent nanoparticles facilitate targeted cell imaging for diagnosis and treatment.
Small molecule assemblies show biological activity in cancer treatment by inhibiting pathways and inducing apoptosis.

Conclusions:

Supramolecular systems offer versatile and effective solutions for gene therapy, antimicrobial applications, and cellular engineering.
Their ability to deliver therapeutics, enable imaging, and combat diseases like cancer highlights their innovative potential.
These biomaterials are poised to drive advancements in healthcare and address significant medical challenges.