journal article·2025-05Open access

Integration of Photodiagnosis and Therapy Guided by Micro/Nanorobots

Qihang Ding, Siqi Huang, Zihan Zhang, Donghu Yu, Man Li, Qin He, Ling Mei

Advanced Materials· Volume 37· Issue 18

Abstract

Abstract Micro/Nanorobots(MNRs)integrated with phototherapy represent an emerging approach to cancer treatment and hold significant potential for addressing bacterial infections, neurological disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and related conditions. By leveraging micro/nanoscale motor systems in conjunction with phototherapy, these robots enable real‐time guidance and monitoring of therapeutic processes, improving drug delivery precision and efficiency. This integration not only enhances the effectiveness of phototherapy but also minimizes damage to surrounding healthy tissues. Nevertheless, clinical translation of MNRs‐assisted phototherapy still faces numerous challenges. In this review, recent key developments in the field are comprehensively summarized, the critical roles of MNRs‐assisted phototherapy in clinical applications are highlighted, and insights into future directions and the pathway toward large‐scale clinical implementation are provided.
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OpenAlex topics: Micro and Nano Robotics · Molecular Communication and Nanonetworks · Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics

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Affiliations

Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipments of Sichuan Province Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics School of Pharmacy Chengdu University Chengdu 610106 China

Department of Chemistry Korea University Seoul 02841 South Korea

Brain Glioma Center & Department of Neurosurgery International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Research and Clinical techniques for Brain Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University Wuhan 430071 China

Key Laboratory of Drug‐Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant‐Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Centre for Drug Precision Industrial Technology West China School of Pharmacy Sichuan University Chengdu 610041 China

Funding

China Scholarship Council

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