Perspective of smart nanocapsule swallowable laser-guided for integrated sensing and crispr-mediated cancer gene

Bakr Ahmed Taha1,2, Ali J Addie3, Adawiya J Haider4

  • 1Photonics Technology Lab, Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, UKM, Bangi, 43600, Malaysia. dra@ukm.edu.my.

Cancer Gene Therapy
|February 19, 2026
PubMed

Insights

Smart nanocapsules offer personalized cancer therapy by using CRISPR gene editing, biosensing, and laser activation for targeted treatment and real-time tumor detection, improving safety and specificity.

Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Nanomedicine
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Current cancer therapies lack specificity and genetic control, leading to systemic toxicity.
  • Cancer remains a significant global health challenge requiring innovative treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce smart nanocapsules for personalized cancer treatment.
  • To enable controlled gene editing, targeted drug delivery, and real-time tumor detection.
  • To enhance therapeutic safety and specificity through advanced technological integration.

Main Methods:

  • Development of oral nanocapsules with CRISPR technology for gene editing.
  • Integration of biosensing components for microenvironmental input and real-time tumor detection.
  • Utilizing laser-guided activation and AI-guided control algorithms for spatiotemporal precision.

Main Results:

  • Nanocapsules demonstrate controlled gene editing in the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Surface functionalization ensures selective tumor accumulation, reducing off-target effects.
  • AI algorithms manage diagnostic interpretation and activation for precise therapeutic delivery.

Conclusions:

  • CRISPR-based nanomedicines offer potential for safer, more specific, and translatable cancer therapies.
  • Combining nanotechnology, gene editing, and AI presents innovative solutions for cancer treatment.
  • Smart nanocapsules pave the way for advanced, personalized oncology care.

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