Personalizing Biomaterials for Precision Nanomedicine Considering the Local Tissue Microenvironment

Nuria Oliva, Shimon Unterman, Yi Zhang, João Conde, Hyun Seok Song, Natalie Artzi

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Abstract

New advances in (nano)biomaterial design coupled with the detailed study of tissue-biomaterial interactions can open a new chapter in personalized medicine, where biomaterials are chosen and designed to match specific tissue types and disease states. The notion of a "one size fits all" biomaterial no longer exists, as growing evidence points to the value of customizing material design to enhance (pre)clinical performance. The complex microenvironment in vivo at different tissue sites exhibits diverse cell types, tissue chemistry, tissue morphology, and mechanical stresses that are further altered by local pathology. This complex and dynamic environment may alter the implanted material's properties and in turn affect its in vivo performance. It is crucial, therefore, to carefully study tissue context and optimize biomaterials considering the implantation conditions. This practice would enable attaining predictable material performance and enhance clinical outcomes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1584-1599
Number of pages16
JournalAdvanced Healthcare Materials
Volume4
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Hydrogels
  • Multifunctional materials
  • Nanofillers
  • Nanomaterials
  • Precision medicine
  • Theranostics
  • Tissue microenvironment

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