Mesoporous silica micro/nanomotors: A new horizon in biomedical applications and precision medicine

<p dir="ltr">Mesoporous silica (mSiO<sub>2</sub>) micro/nanomotors (MNMs) are a groundbreaking innovation in nanotechnology and versatile tools in biomedical science. Combining active propulsion and advanced functionality, they navigate complex biological environments, ov...

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المؤلف الرئيسي: Farah M. ElMakaty (20884235) (author)
مؤلفون آخرون: Ma.Ellyza Andrea J. Ona (20884238) (author), Xiaomin Li (207257) (author), Ahmed A. Elzatahry (1551847) (author), Mohamed F. Mady (2873918) (author)
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Mohamed F. Mady (2873918)
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Clinical sciences
Engineering
Biomedical engineering
Nanotechnology
Nanomotors
Mesoporous silica
Medicine
Structure
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description <p dir="ltr">Mesoporous silica (mSiO<sub>2</sub>) micro/nanomotors (MNMs) are a groundbreaking innovation in nanotechnology and versatile tools in biomedical science. Combining active propulsion and advanced functionality, they navigate complex biological environments, overcome the limitations of traditional therapies, and expand the horizons of precision medicine. Central to their versatility is the mSiO<sub>2</sub> framework, which offers a high surface area, tunable porosity, and inherent biocompatibility. These properties enable efficient drug loading, controlled release, and functionalization for advanced therapeutic and diagnostic applications. MNMs are designed with diverse structures, including Janus, core-shell, yolk-shell, hollow, and biomimetic architectures, each meticulously tailored to meet the demands of specific biomedical applications. Utilizing active propulsion mechanisms—chemical, light-driven, magnetic, and hybrid—MNMs achieve precise targeting and enhanced efficacy in cancer therapy, cardiovascular treatments, and infection management. This review explores the synthesis methods, structural innovations, and biomedical applications of MNMs, emphasizing their transformative role in overcoming the limitations of passive systems. By leveraging the adaptability of mSiO<sub>2</sub>, MNMs effectively address critical challenges such as fuel toxicity, hypoxia, dense extracellular matrices, and biofilm resistance. Furthermore, the review highlights future prospects, including the integration of multimodal therapies, optimization of biocompatibility, and expanding clinical applicability, establishing mSiO<sub>2</sub>-based MNMs as key tools in precision medicine.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Applied Materials Today<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmt.2025.102673" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmt.2025.102673</a></p>
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spelling Mesoporous silica micro/nanomotors: A new horizon in biomedical applications and precision medicineFarah M. ElMakaty (20884235)Ma.Ellyza Andrea J. Ona (20884238)Xiaomin Li (207257)Ahmed A. Elzatahry (1551847)Mohamed F. Mady (2873918)Biomedical and clinical sciencesClinical sciencesEngineeringBiomedical engineeringNanotechnologyNanomotorsMesoporous silicaMedicineStructureAsymmetric<p dir="ltr">Mesoporous silica (mSiO<sub>2</sub>) micro/nanomotors (MNMs) are a groundbreaking innovation in nanotechnology and versatile tools in biomedical science. Combining active propulsion and advanced functionality, they navigate complex biological environments, overcome the limitations of traditional therapies, and expand the horizons of precision medicine. Central to their versatility is the mSiO<sub>2</sub> framework, which offers a high surface area, tunable porosity, and inherent biocompatibility. These properties enable efficient drug loading, controlled release, and functionalization for advanced therapeutic and diagnostic applications. MNMs are designed with diverse structures, including Janus, core-shell, yolk-shell, hollow, and biomimetic architectures, each meticulously tailored to meet the demands of specific biomedical applications. Utilizing active propulsion mechanisms—chemical, light-driven, magnetic, and hybrid—MNMs achieve precise targeting and enhanced efficacy in cancer therapy, cardiovascular treatments, and infection management. This review explores the synthesis methods, structural innovations, and biomedical applications of MNMs, emphasizing their transformative role in overcoming the limitations of passive systems. By leveraging the adaptability of mSiO<sub>2</sub>, MNMs effectively address critical challenges such as fuel toxicity, hypoxia, dense extracellular matrices, and biofilm resistance. Furthermore, the review highlights future prospects, including the integration of multimodal therapies, optimization of biocompatibility, and expanding clinical applicability, establishing mSiO<sub>2</sub>-based MNMs as key tools in precision medicine.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Applied Materials Today<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmt.2025.102673" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmt.2025.102673</a></p>2025-03-13T12:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1016/j.apmt.2025.102673https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Mesoporous_silica_micro_nanomotors_A_new_horizon_in_biomedical_applications_and_precision_medicine/28602932CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/286029322025-03-13T12:00:00Z
spellingShingle Mesoporous silica micro/nanomotors: A new horizon in biomedical applications and precision medicine
Farah M. ElMakaty (20884235)
Biomedical and clinical sciences
Clinical sciences
Engineering
Biomedical engineering
Nanotechnology
Nanomotors
Mesoporous silica
Medicine
Structure
Asymmetric
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title Mesoporous silica micro/nanomotors: A new horizon in biomedical applications and precision medicine
title_full Mesoporous silica micro/nanomotors: A new horizon in biomedical applications and precision medicine
title_fullStr Mesoporous silica micro/nanomotors: A new horizon in biomedical applications and precision medicine
title_full_unstemmed Mesoporous silica micro/nanomotors: A new horizon in biomedical applications and precision medicine
title_short Mesoporous silica micro/nanomotors: A new horizon in biomedical applications and precision medicine
title_sort Mesoporous silica micro/nanomotors: A new horizon in biomedical applications and precision medicine
topic Biomedical and clinical sciences
Clinical sciences
Engineering
Biomedical engineering
Nanotechnology
Nanomotors
Mesoporous silica
Medicine
Structure
Asymmetric