POSTECH / 최현식, 이지윤, 한세광*
Abstract
Self-propelling micro- and nano-motors (MNMs) are emerging as a multifunctional platform for smart healthcare applications such as biosensing, bioimaging, and targeted drug delivery with high tissue penetration, stirring effect, and rapid drug transport. MNMs can be propelled and/or guided by chemical substances or external stimuli including ultrasound, magnetic field, and light. In addition, enzymatically powered MNMs and biohybrid micromotors have been developed using the biological components in the body. In this review, we describe emerging MNMs focusing on their smart propulsion systems, and diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Finally, we highlight several MNMs for in vivo applications and discuss the future perspectives of MNMs on their current limitations and possibilities toward further clinical applications.
Affiliations
Hyunsik Choi 1 , Jeeyoon Yi 1 , Seong Hwi Cho 1 , Sei Kwang Hahn 2
1 Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 37673, South Korea.
2 Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 37673, South Korea. Electronic address: skhanb@postech.ac.kr.
편집위원
고도의 기술 발전과 함께 스마트 의료 연구도 다양화되고 있다. 이 논문은 진단, 치료 분야에 응용할 수 있는 스마트 추진 시스템에 대한 리뷰 논문으로써, 체내에서 자체 추진이 가능한 새로운 다기능 마이크로/나노 모터에 대해 다양한 그림과 함께 설명함으로써 미래 의학의 전망을 제시하고 있다.
2022-01-14 16:05:43