Biomimetic materials for medical applications

Chinese Medical Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yuchen Zhang, Junfeng Guo, Qiang Luo, Xingyue Zhang, Chaoqiang Fan, Shuang Feng, Jie Luo, Yanhui Fan, Qinglin Wei, Jie Li, Paipai Qi, Wang Ying
+8 more Zhaohui Luan, Mengxue Yuan, Xiongxin Lei, Rui Luo, Limin Gao, Malcolm M. Q. Xing, Yu Huang, Shuai Yang
DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000004036
Cited by: 1
References: 203

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Recent advances in biomedical research have facilitated the exploration of biomimetic materials and their potential for diagnosing and treating diseases. This review synthesizes reports of recent research into biomimetic materials and provides a focused analysis of their therapeutic and diagnostic efficacy across multiple physiological systems, including the locomotor, digestive, respiratory, urinary, endocrine, nervous, integumentary, hematopoietic, and circulatory systems. These findings highlight the transformative potential of these materials in the management of systemic diseases. They also reveal the challenges associated with material optimization, clinical translation, and future research. These challenges highlight the unresolved hurdles and largely untapped opportunities.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Chinese Medical Journal
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Volume
139
Issue
10
Pages
1426–1463
Publication date
27 March 2026
Language
EN