About this Research Topic
With the arrival of nanotechnology, the development of nanoscale structures has become increasingly attractive in biomedical applications. These structures exist between a scale of 1-100 nm, which is smaller than anything explained by Newton’s laws of motion and larger than simple molecules or atoms. Due to their ultra-small size, extremely high surface area to volume ratio, and tunable functionality, nanomaterials are actively developed for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. With regard to diagnostic applications, they allow detection at molecular scales in complicated biofluids and tissues. For instance, nano-bioimaging is one of the most vital tools in the diagnosis of various diseases, and nano-biosensing offers platforms for achieving highly sensitive and specific molecular recognition. As therapeutic agents, they also allow targeted delivery and sustained release of drug molecules, thereby manifesting huge potential in cancer treatment, immunotherapy, tissue engineering, and other biomedical applications.
Since the conceptual and practical advancement being made in the last 20 years, nanomedicine has progressed to the level of translational and clinical research, which aims to transform scientific discoveries made in laboratory to novel treatments and diagnostic approaches for health care improvement. Discussions on this topic must be held to underscore the current challenges and opportunities in relevant fields, such as biosensing and imaging techniques of diseases, therapeutic treatments, drug delivery, and regenerative medicine.
The appraisal of this Research Topic will present and disseminate up-to-date information and offer insights in various biomedical applications using nanomaterials to address those concerning issues. This Research Topic welcomes submissions of Original Research articles, Reviews, Mini-Reviews, and Perspectives on the following themes that include, but are not limited to:
• Nanomaterial-based biosensors or devices for diagnostic applications
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using nanotechnology (Nano-MRI)
• Biomedical perspectives of fluorescent imaging and aggregation-induced emission (AIE)-active nanomaterials-based imaging for diagnosis
• Biocompatible drug delivery platforms using nanomaterials or nanosystems
• Therapeutic applications of nanotechnology (nanomedicine)
• Advanced nanomaterials for cancer immunotherapy
• New strategies for preparation of nanomedical tools
• Development of nanotechnology in clinical use
Since the conceptual and practical advancement being made in the last 20 years, nanomedicine has progressed to the level of translational and clinical research, which aims to transform scientific discoveries made in laboratory to novel treatments and diagnostic approaches for health care improvement. Discussions on this topic must be held to underscore the current challenges and opportunities in relevant fields, such as biosensing and imaging techniques of diseases, therapeutic treatments, drug delivery, and regenerative medicine.
The appraisal of this Research Topic will present and disseminate up-to-date information and offer insights in various biomedical applications using nanomaterials to address those concerning issues. This Research Topic welcomes submissions of Original Research articles, Reviews, Mini-Reviews, and Perspectives on the following themes that include, but are not limited to:
• Nanomaterial-based biosensors or devices for diagnostic applications
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using nanotechnology (Nano-MRI)
• Biomedical perspectives of fluorescent imaging and aggregation-induced emission (AIE)-active nanomaterials-based imaging for diagnosis
• Biocompatible drug delivery platforms using nanomaterials or nanosystems
• Therapeutic applications of nanotechnology (nanomedicine)
• Advanced nanomaterials for cancer immunotherapy
• New strategies for preparation of nanomedical tools
• Development of nanotechnology in clinical use
Keywords: bioimaging, biosensing, molecular recognition, cancer therapy, immunotherapy, nanomaterials, nanomedicine
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