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ReviewFundamental research2025

Nanoscale synthetic biology with innovative medicinal applications.

Jingsen Ji, Longsong Li, Weisheng Guo, Jing Zhang, Yuying Yao, Haoting Chen, Fangling Liao, Zhaokui Jin, Lu Liu, Jiang Ouyang and 1 more

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Review in Fundamental research, 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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5citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Jingsen JiSchool of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China.
Longsong LiDepartment of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China.
Weisheng GuoSchool of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China.
Jing ZhangSchool of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China.
Yuying YaoSchool of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China.
Haoting ChenSchool of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China.
Fangling LiaoSchool of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China.
Zhaokui JinSchool of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China.
Lu LiuSchool of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China.
Jiang OuyangSchool of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China.
Xing-Jie LiangSchool of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The rapid advancement of synthetic biology and nanoscience has given rise to a new research field, known as nanoscale synthetic biology (NSB). This field emphasizes the interactions and coordination within entire biological systems, with the goal of achieving more efficient and controllable biological engineering through nanoscale manipulation. Nanocarriers facilitate the delivery of gene-regulating systems (such as CRISPR, mRNA, siRNA, and plasmids), nanozymes, drugs, and specific nanoprobes, enabling precise control over gene expression, modulation of biological metabolism, and monitoring of synthesized products in various organisms (including cells, bacteria, and viruses). This enables advancements in disease treatment, biological imaging, biocatalysis, and biosensing. Moreover, genetically engineered biological products can be employed in the construction of biomimetic nanocarriers with tailored functionalities, thereby fostering a virtuous cycle between nanoscience and synthetic biology. This review delves into the applications of NSB within the biomedical field, providing insight into common nanocarriers, nano-bio assembling systems, and specific NSB applications. We hope this review aids researchers in deepening their understanding of the interactions between organisms and nanomaterials, ultimately leading to the development of more innovative biological applications, the advancement of scientific technology, and contributions to addressing significant societal challenges.

Indexed as

Assembling systemsGene editingNanocarriersNanoscale synthetic biology

Identifiers

PMID41613444
PMCPMC12848148

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