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ReviewJournal of nanobiotechnology2025

Microneedle-aided nanotherapeutics delivery and nanosensor intervention in advanced tissue regeneration.

Churong Xu, Fei Wu, Zhouyi Duan, Bhavana Rajbanshi, Yuxin Qi, Jiaming Qin, Liming Dai, Chaozong Liu, Tuo Jin, Bingjun Zhang and 1 more

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Review in Journal of nanobiotechnology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Churong XuDepartment of Orthopaedics, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China.
Fei WuSchool of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
Zhouyi DuanDepartment of Orthopaedics, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China.
Bhavana RajbanshiDepartment of Dermatology and Venereology, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China.
Yuxin QiCollaborative Innovation Centre of Regenerative Medicine and Medical BioResource Development and Application Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China.
Jiaming QinDepartment of Orthopaedics, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China.
Liming DaiDepartment of Orthopaedics, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China.
Chaozong LiuInstitute of Orthopaedic & Musculoskeletal Science, University College London, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, HA7 4LP, UK.
Tuo JinSchool of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
Bingjun ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedics, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China. smior122@163.com.
Xiaoling ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedics, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China. xlzhang@shsmu.edu.cn.

Funding

Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine Institute Cooperative Research Project, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine 2022LHA11Health Commission of Shanghai Municipality 2022JC029Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality 23141901200Shanghai Natural Science Foundation 24ZR1450100Talent-Introduction Program of Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine 2022YJRC05
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Microneedles (MNs) have been extensively used as transdermal therapeutics delivery devices since 1998 due to their capacity to penetrate physiological barriers with minimal invasiveness. Recent advances demonstrate the potential of MNs in improving diverse tissue regeneration when integrated with nanometer-sized therapeutics or sensors. This synergistic strategy can enhance drug delivery efficiency and therapeutic outcomes, and enable precise and personalized therapies through real-time monitoring of the repair process. In this review, we discuss how optimized MNs (through adjustments in geometry, material properties, and modular structure), when combined with dimension- and composition-specific nanomaterials, enhance tissue regeneration efficiency. Moreover, integrating stimuli-responsive nanotherapeutics or nanosensors into MNs for spatiotemporal-controlled and targeted drug release, physiotherapy effects, and intelligent monitoring is systematically outlined. Furthermore, we summarize therapeutic applications of nanotherapeutics-MN platforms in various soft and hard tissues, including skin, hair follicles (HF), cornea, joint, tendons, sciatic nerves, spinal cord, periodontium, oral mucosa, myocardium, endometrium, bone and intervertebral discs (IVD). Notably, recent attempts using nanosensor-MN platforms as smart wearable devices for monitoring damaged tissues via interstitial fluid (ISF) extraction and biomarker sensing are analyzed. This review potentially provides tissue regeneration practitioners/researchers with a cross-disciplinary perspective and inspiration.

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Biosensing TechniquesDrug Delivery SystemsMicroinjectionsNeedlesRegenerationAnimalsHumansBiomarkerMicroneedleMonitorNanosensorNanotherapeuticsTissue regeneration

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