Micro/nanorobots for precise drug delivery via targeted transport and triggered release: a review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121551
Abstract: Micro/nanorobots that can effectively convert diverse energy sources into movement can revolutionize the field of pharmaceutical, particularly targeted drug delivery. By targeted transport and triggered release, drug can be delivered to targeted tissues or body… read more here.
Keywords: targeted transport; delivery; transport triggered; triggered release ... See more keywords
Miniature Robots for Battling Bacterial Infection.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c11430
Abstract: Micro/nanorobots have shown great promise for minimally invasive bacterial infection therapy. However, bacterial infections usually form biofilms inside the body by aggregation and adhesion, preventing antibiotic penetration and increasing the likelihood of recurrence. Moreover, a… read more here.
Keywords: robots battling; bacterial infection; infection; miniature robots ... See more keywords
Medical micro/nanorobots in complex media.
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DOI: 10.1039/d0cs00309c
Abstract: Medical micro/nanorobots have received tremendous attention over the past decades owing to their potential to be navigated into hard-to-reach tissues for a number of biomedical applications ranging from targeted drug/gene delivery, bio-isolation, detoxification, to nanosurgery.… read more here.
Keywords: micro nanorobots; propulsion; complex media; medical micro ... See more keywords
In vivo applications of micro/nanorobots.
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DOI: 10.1039/d3nr00502j
Abstract: Untethered robots in the size range of micro/nano-scale offer unprecedented access to hard-to-reach areas of the body. In these challenging environments, autonomous task completion capabilities of micro/nanorobots have been the subject of research in recent… read more here.
Keywords: applications micro; micro nanorobots; vivo applications;
Enhancing Therapeutic Delivery Using Micro- and Nanorobots
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DOI: 10.1109/mpuls.2023.3269754
Abstract: “The traditional way of delivering drugs has a very low efficiency. For instance, with solid tumors, drug delivery efficiency is reported to be lower than 1% [1], which means that 99% of the drug is… read more here.
Keywords: therapeutic delivery; delivery using; using micro; enhancing therapeutic ... See more keywords
Twin-bioengine self-adaptive micro/nanorobots using enzyme actuation and macrophage relay for gastrointestinal inflammation therapy
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DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adc8978
Abstract: A wide array of biocompatible micro/nanorobots are designed for targeted drug delivery and precision therapy largely depending on their self-adaptive ability overcoming complex barriers in vivo. Here, we report a twin-bioengine yeast micro/nanorobot (TBY-robot) with… read more here.
Keywords: inflammation; therapy; self adaptive; gastrointestinal inflammation ... See more keywords
Self-propelling micro-nanorobots: challenges and future perspectives in nanomedicine.
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DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2017-0104
Abstract: Micro/nanomotors (MNM) refer to small objects capable of generating autonomous motion in fluids at small scale, typically within micro/nano regime. This growing field is continuously attracting new groups from different disciplines, and moving forward with… read more here.
Keywords: micro nanorobots; self propelling; nanorobots challenges; drug ... See more keywords
Micro/nanorobots for gastrointestinal tract
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DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2024.1423696
Abstract: The application of micro/nanomotors (MNMs) in the gastrointestinal tract has become a Frontier in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. These miniature robots can enter the gastrointestinal tract through oral administration, achieving precise drug delivery and… read more here.
Keywords: gastrointestinal tract; nanorobots gastrointestinal; tract; nanotechnology ... See more keywords
Magnetically Guided Catheters, Micro- and Nanorobots for Spinal Cord Stimulation
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DOI: 10.3389/fnbot.2021.749024
Abstract: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an established treatment for refractory pain syndromes and has recently been applied to improve locomotion. Several technical challenges are faced by surgeons during SCS lead implantation, particularly in the confined… read more here.
Keywords: navigation; cord stimulation; micro nanorobots; spinal cord ... See more keywords
Recent Advancements in Multimodal Chemically Powered Micro/Nanorobots for Environmental Sensing and Remediation
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DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors13020069
Abstract: Chemically powered micro/nanorobots (CPMNRs) are self-propelling artificially engineered materials or machines designed with micro-to-nano precision, inspired by the self-migration of biomolecules and microorganisms. CPMNRs convert chemical or external energy into mechanical motion, overcoming forces like… read more here.
Keywords: chemically powered; advancements multimodal; powered micro; recent advancements ... See more keywords
Micro/Nanorobots for Medical Diagnosis and Disease Treatment
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DOI: 10.3390/mi13050648
Abstract: Micro/nanorobots are functional devices in microns, at nanoscale, which enable efficient propulsion through chemical reactions or external physical field, including ultrasonic, optical, magnetic, and other external fields, as well as microorganisms. Compared with traditional robots,… read more here.
Keywords: medical diagnosis; diagnosis; diagnosis disease; nanorobots medical ... See more keywords