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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Gastroenterology
  • Drug Delivery

Background:

  • Ingestible hydrogels are polymeric materials utilized in food and therapeutics.
  • Their composition allows for programmable and dynamic properties within the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Current applications are limited, but advancements offer new therapeutic potential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review commercial ingestible hydrogel products and their capabilities.
  • To discuss recent advances in ingestible hydrogel technology.
  • To explore future directions for ingestible hydrogels in medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Review of commercial ingestible hydrogel products.
  • Discussion of recent scientific literature on advanced ingestible hydrogels.
  • Analysis of emerging applications including tissue-specific activity, prolonged retention, and ingestible electronics/robots.

Main Results:

  • Commercial ingestible hydrogels currently offer foundational capabilities.
  • Recent innovations include enhanced tissue-specific targeting and ultralong gastrointestinal retention.
  • Integration with ingestible electronics and robotics is a rapidly developing area.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced ingestible hydrogels show promise for managing gastrointestinal and systemic diseases.
  • Key considerations for clinical translation include in vivo models, regulation, safety, and manufacturing.
  • The field is poised for significant growth, expanding therapeutic options.