Organoids possess immense potential for unraveling the intricate functions of human tissues and facilitating preclinical disease treatment.Their applications span from high-throughput drug screening to the modeling of...Organoids possess immense potential for unraveling the intricate functions of human tissues and facilitating preclinical disease treatment.Their applications span from high-throughput drug screening to the modeling of complex diseases,with some even achieving clinical translation.Changes in the overall size,shape,boundary,and other morphological features of organoids provide a noninvasive method for assessing organoid drug sensitivity.However,the precise segmentation of organoids in bright-field microscopy images is made difficult by the complexity of the organoid morphology and interference,including overlapping organoids,bubbles,dust particles,and cell fragments.This paper introduces the precision organoid segmentation technique(POST),which is a deep-learning algorithm for segmenting challenging organoids under simple bright-field imaging conditions.Unlike existing methods,POST accurately segments each organoid and eliminates various artifacts encountered during organoid culturing and imaging.Furthermore,it is sensitive to and aligns with measurements of organoid activity in drug sensitivity experiments.POST is expected to be a valuable tool for drug screening using organoids owing to its capability of automatically and rapidly eliminating interfering substances and thereby streamlining the organoid analysis and drug screening process.展开更多
Cases of widespread bone hydatid infection are relatively rare in clinical practice.In this study,we reported for the first time a validated integrated repair therapy for multiple bone tissues,including the hip,femur,...Cases of widespread bone hydatid infection are relatively rare in clinical practice.In this study,we reported for the first time a validated integrated repair therapy for multiple bone tissues,including the hip,femur,and knee,caused by echinococ cosis.Artificial intelligence(AI)was used to develop a targeted surgical plan and to design a personalized prosthesis.Finite element analysis(FEA)was used to optimize the mechanical effectiveness of a customized integrated replacement prosthesis and to model stress distribution in the surrounding bone.Three-dimensional(3 D)printing was used to fabricate a customized prosthesis.With the assistance of AI,FEA,and 3 D printing technology,a personalized surgical plan and customized prosthesis were successfully constructed based on the patient’s disease.This approach achieved a successful therapeutic effect,demonstrating that AI-assisted personalized medicine holds great promise for the future.展开更多
Cell engineering is transitioning from“making cells express products”to“directly manufacturing functional structures inside cells.”This perspective outlines two-photon polymerization(TPP)-based direct writing of p...Cell engineering is transitioning from“making cells express products”to“directly manufacturing functional structures inside cells.”This perspective outlines two-photon polymerization(TPP)-based direct writing of polymerizable biocompatible materials to enable programmable micron-scale three-dimensional(3 D)functional architectures within living cells,thereby overcoming the limitations of simple endocytosis or phagocytosis.We highlight scalable workflows that couple bulk intracellular loading of biocompatible photoresists with automated TPP writing,and discuss how end ogenous proteins,biocompatible monomers,or biomate rials can be incorporated into these platforms as crosslinking elements to mitigate immune rejection and toxicity.This paradigm elevates the cell from a mere reaction vessel to an active factory,with direct implications for in vivo sensing,tracking,and precision drug delivery.However,key challenges remain,including establishing standardized material libraries,implementing autofocus and pose-adaptive control,and co-designing device architectures together with cellular functions.We anticipate that“intracellular 3 D printing”will provide a novel interface between synthetic biology and micro/nano-fabrication.展开更多
“By successfully integrating artificial intelligence(AI)into research workflows,researchers could substantially increase scientific productivity”[1].In biofabrication,AI is dr iving a paradigm shift from empiricism ...“By successfully integrating artificial intelligence(AI)into research workflows,researchers could substantially increase scientific productivity”[1].In biofabrication,AI is dr iving a paradigm shift from empiricism toward intelligen t,data centric manufacturing[2].By integrating computation,automation,and biology,AI gives rise to self-evolving,adaptive systems that learn from data,predict complex behaviors,and autonomously optimize fabrication outcomes.Such systems translate experimental insights into patient-specific and clinically relevant solutions,bridging laboratory research and regenerative therapies[3].This emerging frontier is rapidly advancing from concept to application.This Special Column highlights how AI-driven advanc es in materials,design,and manufacturing are reshaping biof abrication for regenerative medicine and clinical translation.展开更多
Biofabrication and biomanufacturing are rapidly transforming how materials,therapeutics,and functional biological constructs are produced.These fields integrate developments in sustainable biomaterials,precision fabri...Biofabrication and biomanufacturing are rapidly transforming how materials,therapeutics,and functional biological constructs are produced.These fields integrate developments in sustainable biomaterials,precision fabrication,biological systems,and data-driven engineering to produce scalable,efficient,and environmentally aligned production pathways.This review highlights recent scientific advances led by researchers in Singapore,focusing on three interconnected pillars:sustainable bio derived materials,enabling fabrication and manufacturing technologies,and emerging applications.We first examine the expanding use of biomass-derived feedstocks,including human hair keratin,aquaculture side-streams,and plant-derived polysaccharides,which support circular and resource-conscious material development.We then present advances in biofabrication technologies,including electrospinning,three-dimensional bioprinting,and metal additive manufacturing,that enable improved control over the structure,function,and manufacturability of biomedical and functional constructs.Emerging applications,such as machine learning-assisted additive manufacturing,food biomanufacturing,regenerative cell therapy,microneedles,and bioelectronics,exemplify how biofabrication and biomanufacturing are increasingly interrelated across the health,materials,and technological domains.These research contributions from Singapore exemplify how sustainable feedstocks,digital and automated fabrication platforms,and biologically driven applications are shaping the evolving landscape of biofabrication and biomanufacturing.The convergence of materials science,biological engineering,and advanced manufacturing continues to enable new opportunities for innovation in biomedical,industrial,and societal contexts.展开更多
Rapid and accurate visible-light photopolymerization is essential for advancing bioprinted engineered tissues.In this study,we developed a novel three-component photoinitiator system for visible light-induced crosslin...Rapid and accurate visible-light photopolymerization is essential for advancing bioprinted engineered tissues.In this study,we developed a novel three-component photoinitiator system for visible light-induced crosslinking of gelatin methacryloyl(GelMA)hydrogels,designed to improve polymerization kinetics,mechanical strength,and structural integrity.Incorporation of 2-bromoacetophenone(BAP)considerably accelerated photopolymerization,with reaction rates increasing alongside BAP concentration,enabling the rapid fabrication of stable hydrogel scaffolds.Printing experiments confirmed that BAP promoted fast crosslinking of GelMA bioinks under visible light,reducing printing time while preserving high-resolution structural features.Additionally,the incorporation of BAP induced microscale structural transformations in the hydrogels during hydration,as evidenced by scanning electron microscopy imaging and swelling analyses.This unique property enabled the fabrication of multilayer constructs exhibiting time-dependent deformation,demonstrating four-dimensional(4 D)printing ca pabilities.Moreover,biocompatibility evaluations revealed that cells maintained high viability in BAP-containing hydrogels.Overall,the BAP-based photoinitiator system offers a promising strategy for high-speed,high-resolution bioprinting,combining enhanced mechanical performance,reduced fabrication time,and dynamic structural adaptability-features that make it highly suitable for advanced biofabrication and tissue engineering applications.展开更多
The specific surface area(S S)and pore size(D)exhibit an inherent trade-off in the microscale design of bone implants:larger pores typically correlate with reduced surface area and vice versa.This relationship has att...The specific surface area(S S)and pore size(D)exhibit an inherent trade-off in the microscale design of bone implants:larger pores typically correlate with reduced surface area and vice versa.This relationship has attracted notable attention because of its critical role in the regulation of cell adhesion and osteogenesis.However,it remains largely unclear how S S and D affect the generated bone tissue and dynamically change during long-term osteogenesis.Herein,by applying rigorous geometric mapping to minimal surfaces,we constructed precisely partitioned and layer-by-layer thickened tissue models to simulate osteogenesis across different temporal scales and thereby track the dynamic evolution of geometric characteristics,permeability,and mechanobiological tissue differentiation.The high-S S samples were found to facilitate the rapid formation of new bone tissue in the early stages.However,their smaller pores tended to cause occlusions,hindering further tissue development.In contrast,low-S S samples showed slower bone regeneration,but their larger pores provided adequate physical space for tissue regeneration and mass transport,ultimately promoting bone formation in the long term.Mechanobiological regulation suggests that fibrous tissue formation inhibits additional bone formation,establishing a dynamic equilibrium between osteogenesis and pore space to sustain nutrient/waste exchange throughout the regenerative process.Overall,smaller pores are preferable in implants for minimally loaded osteoplasty procedures focused on early-stage bone consolidation,whereas larger pores are preferable in dynamically loaded implants requiring prolonged mechanical stability.展开更多
By leveraging the unique qualities of microorganisms,engineered living materials(ELMs)offer functional and economic advantages in everyday applications along with notable ecological benefits.This study contributes to ...By leveraging the unique qualities of microorganisms,engineered living materials(ELMs)offer functional and economic advantages in everyday applications along with notable ecological benefits.This study contributes to the growing field of biodesign by examining the potential of Flavobacteria for thermochromic ELMs.Many Flavobacteria,commonly found in marine environments,produce iridescent structural colorations as their colonies expand on semi-solid surfaces through gliding motility.In this study,we analyzed the effects of temperature variations on flavobacterium Cellulophaga lytica PLY A 2,characterizing distinct changes in colony growth and iridescent colorations at a macroscopic and microscopic scale.Using scanning electron microscopy,we investigated the relationship between iridescent color and the underlying cell-based optical structures.By providing insights into the temperature-responsive behavior of Flavobacteria,our findings highlight their potential for future thermochromic ELMs-with applications ranging from sustainable food packaging to smart textiles-while encouraging further characterization studies within biodesign research.展开更多
Microneedle technology has undergone a paradigm shift from basic transdermal drug delivery to intelligent,closed-loop theranostic systems.Hydrogel materials have emerged as core carriers due to their excellent biocomp...Microneedle technology has undergone a paradigm shift from basic transdermal drug delivery to intelligent,closed-loop theranostic systems.Hydrogel materials have emerged as core carriers due to their excellent biocompatibility,efficient drug loading capacity,and improved patient compliance.Moreover,critical bottlenecks in hydrogel microneedles,including poor mechanical strength,burst release of drugs,and delayed response to treatment,can be addressed via cross-scale integration of nanomaterials.This review systematically outlines several multiscale engineering strategies to overcome these limitations.The construction of nanotopological networks coupled with dynamic crosslinking modulation synergistically enhances the mechanical properties,stability of drug loading,and conductivity of hydrogel microneedles.Furthermore,responsive nanocarriers equipped with biosensors help establish a closed-loop linkage between monitoring and therapeutic functions.We highlight their synergistic theranostic advantages in scenarios such as wound regulation and tumor-immune microenvironments,while revealing the role in integrating flexible electronics with wearable systems in intelligent medicine.We also summarize the research advances on the biosafety and scalable manufacturing processes of nanocomposite hydrogel m icroneedles(NHMNs),providing examples of clinical translation to elucidate the path from fundamental research to industrial implementation.As a convergence of nanotechnology,biomaterials,and flexible electronics,NHMNs provide new standards for transdermal theranostics as well as a roadmap for iterative advancement of intelligent theranostic devices in personalized medicine.Their cross-scale collaborative design,which spans from the properties of materials to the functional integration of macroscopic devices,can facilitate potential breakthroughs in next-generation closed-loop theranostic systems.展开更多
The osteochondral(OC)interface exhibits a mineral gradient,varying in thickness by several hundred micrometers across different species.Disruptions in this interface damage OC tissues,leading to osteoarthritis.The nat...The osteochondral(OC)interface exhibits a mineral gradient,varying in thickness by several hundred micrometers across different species.Disruptions in this interface damage OC tissues,leading to osteoarthritis.The natural architecture and composition of native OC interfaces can be replicated using biomaterial scaffolds via regenerative engineering approaches.A novel one-step bioextrusion process was employed to fabricate a unitary synthetic graft(USG),which mimics the native OC interface’s mineral concentration gradient.This novel USG is composed of an agarose-based cartilage layer and a bone layer,consisting of agarose enriched with 20%(200 g/L)hydroxyapatite.The USG features a gradient interface with mineral concentrations transitioning from 0%to 20%(mass fraction),mimicking the transition between the cartilage and bone.Thermogravimetric analysis revealed that the gradient transition lengths of the graft and native OC tissue harvested from bovine knees were similar((647±21)vs.(633±124)μm).The linear viscoelastic properties of the grafts,which were evaluated using strain sweep and frequency sweep tests with oscillatory shear,indicated a dominant storage modulus over loss modulus similar to that of native OC tissues.The compressive and stress relaxation behaviors of the USGs demonstrated that the graft maintained structural integrity under mechanical stress.Viability assays performed after bioextrusion showed that chondrocytes and human fetal osteoblast cells successfully integrated and survived within their designated regions of the graft.The novel USGs exhibit properties similar to native OC tissue and are promising candidates for regenerating OC defects and restoring knee joint functionality.展开更多
Encapsulation of water-soluble cargoes in millimeter-sized capsules has enabled major advances in various fields,including pharmaceuticals,food,cosmetics,packaging,and materials.However,because of the lack of fabricat...Encapsulation of water-soluble cargoes in millimeter-sized capsules has enabled major advances in various fields,including pharmaceuticals,food,cosmetics,packaging,and materials.However,because of the lack of fabrication precision,low cargo retention,suboptimal mechanical properties,and difficulty in preventing water evaporation,this technique is more challenging than microencapsulation techniques.In this study,we developed a surfactant-free and organic solvent-free water-in-oil in-air emulsification approach for synthesizing double-layered“milli-capsules”for the precise encapsulation,enhanced retention,and force-triggered burst release of water-soluble bioactive cargoes.In particular,we synthesized milli-capsules with a first shell of poly(ethylene glycol dimethacrylate)for the efficient encapsulation of bioactive cargoes and a second shell of beeswax to prolong the retention of the entrapped bioactive compounds.Unlike traditional milli-capsules,which exhibit poor shape uniformity and mechanical stability,we introduced metallic ions to stabilize the interfacial tension and employed constant rotation to balance the gravity,buoyancy,inertial,and viscous forces imposed on the droplets,resulting in uniform and rigid milli-capsules with narrow rupture forces.Furthermore,additional hydrophobic beeswax coating prevented water volatilization and substantially prolonged the shelf life of the encapsulated compounds from a few days to a few months while maintaining their bioactivities.The proposed milli-capsule system addresses the challenge of precise fabrication of large carriers for water-soluble cargoes,representing a significant step toward the long-term storage and controlled release of bioactive cargoes for various industrial applications.展开更多
Diatoms,as natural sources of porous silica,have important potential for biomedical applications.Biohybrid microrobots also show promise for targeted delivery;however,research on converting diatoms into biohybrid micr...Diatoms,as natural sources of porous silica,have important potential for biomedical applications.Biohybrid microrobots also show promise for targeted delivery;however,research on converting diatoms into biohybrid microrobots and exploiting their intrinsic properties for cancer treatment remains limited.In this study,Thalassiosira weissflogii was transformed into biohybrid microrobots(Mag-Diatoms)while retaining its natural chlorophyll,thereby enabling Mag-Diatom-mediated photodynamic therapy(PDT)without additional drug modification.In this system,Mag-Diatoms act ed as microrobots,and their intrinsic chlorophyll serve d as a photosensitizer,exhibiting excellent biological safety.The autonomous closed-loop motion of the Mag-Diatoms was achieved using an artificial intelligence algorithm,which enabled controlled navigation along a preset trajectory.Mag-Diatoms also exhibited the ability to traverse narrow slits and target cancer cells within a cellular environment.The PDT effect was validated in vitro using human malignant glioblastoma(GBM)cell lines and primary cells derived from patients.The results revealed that the cell viability was closely related to the Mag-Diatom concentration,laser intensity,and irradiation time.Under combined Mag-Diatoms and laser treatment,viability decreased to 19.5%in primary cells and 3.6%in cell line models.Moreover,in vivo experiments using a mouse glioma model revealed that Mag-Diatom-mediated PDT effectively suppressed GBM progression.These findings highlight the potential of diatom-derived biohybrid microrobots,leveraging their natural properties,as a novel material and solution for PDT-based GBM therapy.展开更多
Central venous catheters(CVCs),which play a vital role in medical care and are widely utilized in intensive care units,are h ighly susceptible to microbial colonization,thus leading to serious catheter-related bloodst...Central venous catheters(CVCs),which play a vital role in medical care and are widely utilized in intensive care units,are h ighly susceptible to microbial colonization,thus leading to serious catheter-related bloodstream infections and greatly increasing morbidity,mortality,and healthcare costs,accounting for 12%-25%of annual mortality in the USA.The corre sponding preventive measures include the use of antibiotic and antiseptic coatings,impregnated catheters,and maximally sterile barrier techniques,but they are often ineffective,particularly against biofilm formation and antibiotic-resistant bacteria.This review focuses on strategies for fabricating antimicrobial CVCs,e.g.,the use of antifouling materials,antimicrobial nanoparti cles(NPs),and surface functionalization,covering both commercially available solutions and those investigated.Additionally,w e explore the materials and processing technologies used to fabricate antimicrobial CVCs,emphasizing their advantages and challenges in industrial and clinical applications.Finally,we discuss the potential of inorganic NPs and the origin of their antimicrobial activity,providing insights for future advances in infection prevention that will help improve the patients’life quality.展开更多
Embedded printing is a highly promising approach for creating complex structures within a yield-stress support bath.However,the accurate prediction and control of printability remain fundamental challenges due to the ...Embedded printing is a highly promising approach for creating complex structures within a yield-stress support bath.However,the accurate prediction and control of printability remain fundamental challenges due to the complex interactions between inks and support baths.Here,we present an artificial intelligence(AI)-driven framework that interprets and predicts embedded printability using rheological data.Using a standardized workflow,we extracted 21 rheological descriptors and established 12 indicators to evaluate structural continuity and geometric fidelity.Interpretable machine learning models revealed that direction-dependent defects are governed by the synergistic interplay among ink yield stress,support bath zero shear viscosity,flow behavior index,and time constant.To enable the prediction of printability in a generalizable manner,we further developed a cascaded neural network,which achieved mean relative prediction errors below 15%across all indicators.Experimental validation using three-dimensional(3 D)-printed constructs and micro-computed tomography(μCT)reconstructions confirmed a strong correlation between predicted and actual fidelity.This work establishes a physics-informed,data-driven paradigm for decoding and optimizing embedded printing,offering broad applicability and providing a robust tool for the rapid pairing of suitable printable ink-support bath combinations.展开更多
The intestine is a key component of the barrier,absorption,and immune systems,contributing significantly to maintaining internal homeostasis and influencing disease progression.Its distinctive physiological functions ...The intestine is a key component of the barrier,absorption,and immune systems,contributing significantly to maintaining internal homeostasis and influencing disease progression.Its distinctive physiological functions arise from a complex interplay between its structure and microenvironment.Recent advancements in bioengineering technologies now enable the construction of in vitro intestinal models that faithfully recapitulate the organizational and functional characteristics of native tissue.This review examines the interface between in vitro models and native intestinal biology,offering insights into the replication of organ functions from a manufacturing perspective.We explore bioengineering strategies that enable the mapping of cross-scale structures and the creation of biomimetic environments essential for physiological performance.Furthermore,we discuss pragmatic optimization strategies for applying these models to both physiological and pathological studies,thereby enhancing their translational potential for drug development,disease modeling,and personalized medicine.In contrast to previous reviews,this work proposes an engineering-centered framework for linking structural fabrication strategies to functional performance across intestinal model types.展开更多
The esophagus is a tubular organ essential for maintaining normal eating function in humans.However,the replacement of the esophagus remains challenging in clinical settings.Although tissue engineering scaffolds are a...The esophagus is a tubular organ essential for maintaining normal eating function in humans.However,the replacement of the esophagus remains challenging in clinical settings.Although tissue engineering scaffolds are a promising alternative solution,their fabrication is difficult due to the complex structure and function of the esophagus.This review describes the existing fabrication methods for esophageal tubular scaffolds,including decellularization,casting,electrospinning,three dimensional(3 D)bioprinting,and pin-frogging.Also discussed are the stimulation cues of the fabricated esophageal tubular scaffold that induce esophageal muscle and epithelial cells.Finally,this review emphasizes three important concerns for esophageal tubular scaffolds:leakage and porosity,elasticity and proliferation of smooth muscle cells,and biocompatibility and structural fidelity of biomaterials.展开更多
Recurrence of solid tumors after surgical resection is a major barrier to tissue regeneration.As an emerging treatment strategy,photo-thermo-electric therapy ablates tumor cells via photothermal effects and generates ...Recurrence of solid tumors after surgical resection is a major barrier to tissue regeneration.As an emerging treatment strategy,photo-thermo-electric therapy ablates tumor cells via photothermal effects and generates reactive oxygen species(ROS)via thermoelectric effects to disrupt heat shock proteins,thereby suppressing their protective function in tumor cells.However,conventional materials suffer from low thermoelectric efficiency and weak tissue penetration ability.In this study,we fabricated iodine-doped bismuth sulfide(I-Bi_(2)S_(3))nanorods with bonding heterostructures to improve thermoelectric performance.The approach employed iodine doping to introduce additional electrons,thereby regulating the band structure of Bi_(2)S_(3)and exploiting the dual low-energy vibration effect of the heterostructures to reduce thermal conductivity.More importantly,controlling the type of heterostructure modulated the bandgap width,thereby expanding the light absorption range to the higher-penetration near-infrared(NIR)-Ⅱregion for deep tissue treatment.The I-Bi_(2)S_(3)nanorods were incorporated into poly-L-lactic acid(PLLA)scaffolds to confer antitumor functionality.According to the results,the bonding heterostructures enhanced the conductivity of Bi_(2)S_(3)and reduced its thermal conductivity,significantly enhancing thermoelectric efficacy.The heterostructures reduced the bandgap of Bi_(2)S_(3)from 1.23 to 0.88 eV,enabling optical absorption in the NIR-Ⅱregion.The ROS tests showed that the PLLA/I-Bi_(2)S_(3)scaffold exhibited good photothermal effects and ROS generation under 1064-nm laser irradiation.The antitumor efficacy of the PLLA/I-Bi_(2)S_(3)scaffold reached 84.6%against MG-63 cells,demonstrating its exceptional potential in cancer treatment.展开更多
Osteoarthritis(OA),the most common chronic joint disease,leads to remarkable morbidity and disability.The development of preclinical models that accurately recapitulate the bio-chemo-mechanical microenvironment of ost...Osteoarthritis(OA),the most common chronic joint disease,leads to remarkable morbidity and disability.The development of preclinical models that accurately recapitulate the bio-chemo-mechanical microenvironment of osteoarthritic joints is crucial for elucidating OA pathogenesis and facilitating drug development.In this study,we present a microfluidics-based cartilage-on-a-chip model that integrates tunable mechanical stimulation and inter-tissue/cell communication,mimicking the key physiological characteristics of articular cartilage for organ-level OA research.By applying controllable mechanical compression,we established a model that captures healthy and injury hallmarks of the cartilage and directly observed the mechanotransduction responses in chondrocytes.We further demonstrated that mechanically damaged cartilage induces synovial abnormalities and immune dysregulation and explored the potential of our chip as a platform for screening therapeutic targets.This cartilage-on-a-chip offers an in vitro system with a close-to-in vivo microenvironment for investigating complex bio-chemo-mechanical interactions,paving the way for advanced studies on OA pathogenesis and drug screening.展开更多
The clinical management of hypertrophic scars(HSs)remains challenging due to their complex etiology and heterogeneous morphology,underscoring the need for multitarget treatment strategies.In this study,we developed a ...The clinical management of hypertrophic scars(HSs)remains challenging due to their complex etiology and heterogeneous morphology,underscoring the need for multitarget treatment strategies.In this study,we developed a nanocomposite system constructed through the metal-phenolic network-mediated self-assembly of molybdenum polyoxometalate({Mo 154})and epigallocatechin gallate(EGCG),followed by chitosan encapsulation,to generate chitosan-encapsulated{Mo 154}/EGCG(CME)nanoparticles.These nanoparticles were integrated into dissolvable microneedles(CME@MN)to enable transdermal administration.Under near-infrared laser irradiation,CME exhibited a three-pronged therapeutic effect:suppression of collagen overproduction and excessive extracellular matrix(ECM)deposition in human keloid fibroblasts,regulation of proliferation and migration in human umbilical vein endothelial cells,and reprogramming of macrophages toward a proinflammatory M1 phenotype.In vivo,CME@MN patches preferentially accumulated within scar tissue,where they normalized ECM organization,improved collagen fiber rearrangement,and attenuated fibroblast activity through photothermal-enhanced mechanisms while maintaining an excellent safety profile.The CME@MN system represents a potentially transformative approach to HS management by offering a unified platform that simultaneously targets the fibrotic,angiogenic,and inflammatory components of scar pathogenesis.展开更多
Robotic electronic skin(e-skin)is inspired by human skin and endows robots with tactile perception,temperature detection,and environmental interaction capabilities.However,its development is hampered by prolonged desi...Robotic electronic skin(e-skin)is inspired by human skin and endows robots with tactile perception,temperature detection,and environmental interaction capabilities.However,its development is hampered by prolonged design cycles,limited signal enhancement,and weak cognitive abilities.Given that the convergence of artificial intelligence(AI)with e-skin is fundamentally transforming this landscape,the present review highlights the pivotal contributions of AI across the entire development spectrum of robotic e-skin,including design optimization,signal processing,and cognitive enhancement.AI-driven design paradigms dramatically shorten development time and enable the discovery of optimal sensor materials and structures.In signal processing,AI algorithms notably improve the ability to decouple complex sensory data,enabling robust,multimodal,super-resolution sensing.AI endows e-skin with advanced cognitive capabilities,allowing it to interpret intricate tactile information and intelligently respond to external environments.By underscoring the potential of AI throughout the entire development pipeline,this review aims to drive the creation of e-skin with minimal hardware and maximal cognition and thus achieve revolutionary breakthroughs in cutting-edge fields such as human-robot interactions,precise robot control,and soft robotics for environmental exploration.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFC2504403)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62172202)+1 种基金the Experiment Project of China Manned Space Program(No.HYZHXM01019)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities from Southeast University(No.3207032101C3)。
文摘Organoids possess immense potential for unraveling the intricate functions of human tissues and facilitating preclinical disease treatment.Their applications span from high-throughput drug screening to the modeling of complex diseases,with some even achieving clinical translation.Changes in the overall size,shape,boundary,and other morphological features of organoids provide a noninvasive method for assessing organoid drug sensitivity.However,the precise segmentation of organoids in bright-field microscopy images is made difficult by the complexity of the organoid morphology and interference,including overlapping organoids,bubbles,dust particles,and cell fragments.This paper introduces the precision organoid segmentation technique(POST),which is a deep-learning algorithm for segmenting challenging organoids under simple bright-field imaging conditions.Unlike existing methods,POST accurately segments each organoid and eliminates various artifacts encountered during organoid culturing and imaging.Furthermore,it is sensitive to and aligns with measurements of organoid activity in drug sensitivity experiments.POST is expected to be a valuable tool for drug screening using organoids owing to its capability of automatically and rapidly eliminating interfering substances and thereby streamlining the organoid analysis and drug screening process.
基金partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.32471474 and 82102574)the Precision Medicine Project of People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(No.20220305)+4 种基金Chengdu Advanced Metal Materials Industry Technology Research Institute Co.,Ltd.Support Project(No.24H0802)Sichuan Science and Technology Program(Nos.2025YFHZ0086,2023YFS0053,2024YFHZ0125,and 2025ZNSFSC0381)Project of Tianfu Jincheng Laboratory(No.2025ZH009)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2023A1515220102)Xinjiang Autonomous Region Science and Technology Support Project Plan(Directive)Project(No.2024E02049)。
文摘Cases of widespread bone hydatid infection are relatively rare in clinical practice.In this study,we reported for the first time a validated integrated repair therapy for multiple bone tissues,including the hip,femur,and knee,caused by echinococ cosis.Artificial intelligence(AI)was used to develop a targeted surgical plan and to design a personalized prosthesis.Finite element analysis(FEA)was used to optimize the mechanical effectiveness of a customized integrated replacement prosthesis and to model stress distribution in the surrounding bone.Three-dimensional(3 D)printing was used to fabricate a customized prosthesis.With the assistance of AI,FEA,and 3 D printing technology,a personalized surgical plan and customized prosthesis were successfully constructed based on the patient’s disease.This approach achieved a successful therapeutic effect,demonstrating that AI-assisted personalized medicine holds great promise for the future.
基金the funding from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2024YFB4607701)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LZ25E050001)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52275294)State Key Laboratory of High-performance Precision Manufacturing(No.HPMKF202412)Zhejiang Province’s 2025‘Pioneer Leading Swan+X’Science and Technology Program(No.2025C02122).
文摘Cell engineering is transitioning from“making cells express products”to“directly manufacturing functional structures inside cells.”This perspective outlines two-photon polymerization(TPP)-based direct writing of polymerizable biocompatible materials to enable programmable micron-scale three-dimensional(3 D)functional architectures within living cells,thereby overcoming the limitations of simple endocytosis or phagocytosis.We highlight scalable workflows that couple bulk intracellular loading of biocompatible photoresists with automated TPP writing,and discuss how end ogenous proteins,biocompatible monomers,or biomate rials can be incorporated into these platforms as crosslinking elements to mitigate immune rejection and toxicity.This paradigm elevates the cell from a mere reaction vessel to an active factory,with direct implications for in vivo sensing,tracking,and precision drug delivery.However,key challenges remain,including establishing standardized material libraries,implementing autofocus and pose-adaptive control,and co-designing device architectures together with cellular functions.We anticipate that“intracellular 3 D printing”will provide a novel interface between synthetic biology and micro/nano-fabrication.
文摘“By successfully integrating artificial intelligence(AI)into research workflows,researchers could substantially increase scientific productivity”[1].In biofabrication,AI is dr iving a paradigm shift from empiricism toward intelligen t,data centric manufacturing[2].By integrating computation,automation,and biology,AI gives rise to self-evolving,adaptive systems that learn from data,predict complex behaviors,and autonomously optimize fabrication outcomes.Such systems translate experimental insights into patient-specific and clinically relevant solutions,bridging laboratory research and regenerative therapies[3].This emerging frontier is rapidly advancing from concept to application.This Special Column highlights how AI-driven advanc es in materials,design,and manufacturing are reshaping biof abrication for regenerative medicine and clinical translation.
文摘Biofabrication and biomanufacturing are rapidly transforming how materials,therapeutics,and functional biological constructs are produced.These fields integrate developments in sustainable biomaterials,precision fabrication,biological systems,and data-driven engineering to produce scalable,efficient,and environmentally aligned production pathways.This review highlights recent scientific advances led by researchers in Singapore,focusing on three interconnected pillars:sustainable bio derived materials,enabling fabrication and manufacturing technologies,and emerging applications.We first examine the expanding use of biomass-derived feedstocks,including human hair keratin,aquaculture side-streams,and plant-derived polysaccharides,which support circular and resource-conscious material development.We then present advances in biofabrication technologies,including electrospinning,three-dimensional bioprinting,and metal additive manufacturing,that enable improved control over the structure,function,and manufacturability of biomedical and functional constructs.Emerging applications,such as machine learning-assisted additive manufacturing,food biomanufacturing,regenerative cell therapy,microneedles,and bioelectronics,exemplify how biofabrication and biomanufacturing are increasingly interrelated across the health,materials,and technological domains.These research contributions from Singapore exemplify how sustainable feedstocks,digital and automated fabrication platforms,and biologically driven applications are shaping the evolving landscape of biofabrication and biomanufacturing.The convergence of materials science,biological engineering,and advanced manufacturing continues to enable new opportunities for innovation in biomedical,industrial,and societal contexts.
基金supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada(NSERC)Discovery Grant(No.RGPIN-2020-04559)the Canada Foundation for Innovation John R.Evans Leaders Fund(JELF).
文摘Rapid and accurate visible-light photopolymerization is essential for advancing bioprinted engineered tissues.In this study,we developed a novel three-component photoinitiator system for visible light-induced crosslinking of gelatin methacryloyl(GelMA)hydrogels,designed to improve polymerization kinetics,mechanical strength,and structural integrity.Incorporation of 2-bromoacetophenone(BAP)considerably accelerated photopolymerization,with reaction rates increasing alongside BAP concentration,enabling the rapid fabrication of stable hydrogel scaffolds.Printing experiments confirmed that BAP promoted fast crosslinking of GelMA bioinks under visible light,reducing printing time while preserving high-resolution structural features.Additionally,the incorporation of BAP induced microscale structural transformations in the hydrogels during hydration,as evidenced by scanning electron microscopy imaging and swelling analyses.This unique property enabled the fabrication of multilayer constructs exhibiting time-dependent deformation,demonstrating four-dimensional(4 D)printing ca pabilities.Moreover,biocompatibility evaluations revealed that cells maintained high viability in BAP-containing hydrogels.Overall,the BAP-based photoinitiator system offers a promising strategy for high-speed,high-resolution bioprinting,combining enhanced mechanical performance,reduced fabrication time,and dynamic structural adaptability-features that make it highly suitable for advanced biofabrication and tissue engineering applications.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52035012)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2025A1515012203)。
文摘The specific surface area(S S)and pore size(D)exhibit an inherent trade-off in the microscale design of bone implants:larger pores typically correlate with reduced surface area and vice versa.This relationship has attracted notable attention because of its critical role in the regulation of cell adhesion and osteogenesis.However,it remains largely unclear how S S and D affect the generated bone tissue and dynamically change during long-term osteogenesis.Herein,by applying rigorous geometric mapping to minimal surfaces,we constructed precisely partitioned and layer-by-layer thickened tissue models to simulate osteogenesis across different temporal scales and thereby track the dynamic evolution of geometric characteristics,permeability,and mechanobiological tissue differentiation.The high-S S samples were found to facilitate the rapid formation of new bone tissue in the early stages.However,their smaller pores tended to cause occlusions,hindering further tissue development.In contrast,low-S S samples showed slower bone regeneration,but their larger pores provided adequate physical space for tissue regeneration and mass transport,ultimately promoting bone formation in the long term.Mechanobiological regulation suggests that fibrous tissue formation inhibits additional bone formation,establishing a dynamic equilibrium between osteogenesis and pore space to sustain nutrient/waste exchange throughout the regenerative process.Overall,smaller pores are preferable in implants for minimally loaded osteoplasty procedures focused on early-stage bone consolidation,whereas larger pores are preferable in dynamically loaded implants requiring prolonged mechanical stability.
基金partial support from the Living Circular Labels project,funded by the Taskforce for Applied Research SIA’s KIEM programme(No.CIE.06.007)in the Netherlands。
文摘By leveraging the unique qualities of microorganisms,engineered living materials(ELMs)offer functional and economic advantages in everyday applications along with notable ecological benefits.This study contributes to the growing field of biodesign by examining the potential of Flavobacteria for thermochromic ELMs.Many Flavobacteria,commonly found in marine environments,produce iridescent structural colorations as their colonies expand on semi-solid surfaces through gliding motility.In this study,we analyzed the effects of temperature variations on flavobacterium Cellulophaga lytica PLY A 2,characterizing distinct changes in colony growth and iridescent colorations at a macroscopic and microscopic scale.Using scanning electron microscopy,we investigated the relationship between iridescent color and the underlying cell-based optical structures.By providing insights into the temperature-responsive behavior of Flavobacteria,our findings highlight their potential for future thermochromic ELMs-with applications ranging from sustainable food packaging to smart textiles-while encouraging further characterization studies within biodesign research.
基金supported by the National Key R esearch and Development Program of China(No.2023YFF0724300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32171373)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.YG2025QNB08)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(No.23ZR1414500).
文摘Microneedle technology has undergone a paradigm shift from basic transdermal drug delivery to intelligent,closed-loop theranostic systems.Hydrogel materials have emerged as core carriers due to their excellent biocompatibility,efficient drug loading capacity,and improved patient compliance.Moreover,critical bottlenecks in hydrogel microneedles,including poor mechanical strength,burst release of drugs,and delayed response to treatment,can be addressed via cross-scale integration of nanomaterials.This review systematically outlines several multiscale engineering strategies to overcome these limitations.The construction of nanotopological networks coupled with dynamic crosslinking modulation synergistically enhances the mechanical properties,stability of drug loading,and conductivity of hydrogel microneedles.Furthermore,responsive nanocarriers equipped with biosensors help establish a closed-loop linkage between monitoring and therapeutic functions.We highlight their synergistic theranostic advantages in scenarios such as wound regulation and tumor-immune microenvironments,while revealing the role in integrating flexible electronics with wearable systems in intelligent medicine.We also summarize the research advances on the biosafety and scalable manufacturing processes of nanocomposite hydrogel m icroneedles(NHMNs),providing examples of clinical translation to elucidate the path from fundamental research to industrial implementation.As a convergence of nanotechnology,biomaterials,and flexible electronics,NHMNs provide new standards for transdermal theranostics as well as a roadmap for iterative advancement of intelligent theranostic devices in personalized medicine.Their cross-scale collaborative design,which spans from the properties of materials to the functional integration of macroscopic devices,can facilitate potential breakthroughs in next-generation closed-loop theranostic systems.
基金supported by the School of Engineering and Digital Sciences of Nazarbayev University,Astana,Kazakhstan(to CE)。
文摘The osteochondral(OC)interface exhibits a mineral gradient,varying in thickness by several hundred micrometers across different species.Disruptions in this interface damage OC tissues,leading to osteoarthritis.The natural architecture and composition of native OC interfaces can be replicated using biomaterial scaffolds via regenerative engineering approaches.A novel one-step bioextrusion process was employed to fabricate a unitary synthetic graft(USG),which mimics the native OC interface’s mineral concentration gradient.This novel USG is composed of an agarose-based cartilage layer and a bone layer,consisting of agarose enriched with 20%(200 g/L)hydroxyapatite.The USG features a gradient interface with mineral concentrations transitioning from 0%to 20%(mass fraction),mimicking the transition between the cartilage and bone.Thermogravimetric analysis revealed that the gradient transition lengths of the graft and native OC tissue harvested from bovine knees were similar((647±21)vs.(633±124)μm).The linear viscoelastic properties of the grafts,which were evaluated using strain sweep and frequency sweep tests with oscillatory shear,indicated a dominant storage modulus over loss modulus similar to that of native OC tissues.The compressive and stress relaxation behaviors of the USGs demonstrated that the graft maintained structural integrity under mechanical stress.Viability assays performed after bioextrusion showed that chondrocytes and human fetal osteoblast cells successfully integrated and survived within their designated regions of the graft.The novel USGs exhibit properties similar to native OC tissue and are promising candidates for regenerating OC defects and restoring knee joint functionality.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52273102,31870957,and 52302344)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.DUT24YG155,DUT20YG103,and DUT22LAB601)Liaoning Provincial Science and Technology Plan Joint Plan(No.2023JH2/101700341)。
文摘Encapsulation of water-soluble cargoes in millimeter-sized capsules has enabled major advances in various fields,including pharmaceuticals,food,cosmetics,packaging,and materials.However,because of the lack of fabrication precision,low cargo retention,suboptimal mechanical properties,and difficulty in preventing water evaporation,this technique is more challenging than microencapsulation techniques.In this study,we developed a surfactant-free and organic solvent-free water-in-oil in-air emulsification approach for synthesizing double-layered“milli-capsules”for the precise encapsulation,enhanced retention,and force-triggered burst release of water-soluble bioactive cargoes.In particular,we synthesized milli-capsules with a first shell of poly(ethylene glycol dimethacrylate)for the efficient encapsulation of bioactive cargoes and a second shell of beeswax to prolong the retention of the entrapped bioactive compounds.Unlike traditional milli-capsules,which exhibit poor shape uniformity and mechanical stability,we introduced metallic ions to stabilize the interfacial tension and employed constant rotation to balance the gravity,buoyancy,inertial,and viscous forces imposed on the droplets,resulting in uniform and rigid milli-capsules with narrow rupture forces.Furthermore,additional hydrophobic beeswax coating prevented water volatilization and substantially prolonged the shelf life of the encapsulated compounds from a few days to a few months while maintaining their bioactivities.The proposed milli-capsule system addresses the challenge of precise fabrication of large carriers for water-soluble cargoes,representing a significant step toward the long-term storage and controlled release of bioactive cargoes for various industrial applications.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFB4705600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U23A20342,U20A20380,62273331,62127811,and 82373342)+4 种基金CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(No.YSBR-036)New Cornerstone Science Foundation through the XPLORER PRIZE,CAS/SAFEA International Partnership Program for Creative Research Teams,the Science and Technology Planning Project of Liaoning Province(No.2021JH1/10400049)Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University 345 Talent Project(No.1000801592)the Joint Project of Liaoning Province(No.2023JH2/101700202)“the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities”,South-Central Minzu University(No.CZQ 25014).
文摘Diatoms,as natural sources of porous silica,have important potential for biomedical applications.Biohybrid microrobots also show promise for targeted delivery;however,research on converting diatoms into biohybrid microrobots and exploiting their intrinsic properties for cancer treatment remains limited.In this study,Thalassiosira weissflogii was transformed into biohybrid microrobots(Mag-Diatoms)while retaining its natural chlorophyll,thereby enabling Mag-Diatom-mediated photodynamic therapy(PDT)without additional drug modification.In this system,Mag-Diatoms act ed as microrobots,and their intrinsic chlorophyll serve d as a photosensitizer,exhibiting excellent biological safety.The autonomous closed-loop motion of the Mag-Diatoms was achieved using an artificial intelligence algorithm,which enabled controlled navigation along a preset trajectory.Mag-Diatoms also exhibited the ability to traverse narrow slits and target cancer cells within a cellular environment.The PDT effect was validated in vitro using human malignant glioblastoma(GBM)cell lines and primary cells derived from patients.The results revealed that the cell viability was closely related to the Mag-Diatom concentration,laser intensity,and irradiation time.Under combined Mag-Diatoms and laser treatment,viability decreased to 19.5%in primary cells and 3.6%in cell line models.Moreover,in vivo experiments using a mouse glioma model revealed that Mag-Diatom-mediated PDT effectively suppressed GBM progression.These findings highlight the potential of diatom-derived biohybrid microrobots,leveraging their natural properties,as a novel material and solution for PDT-based GBM therapy.
基金supported by the Foundation for Science and Technology(FCT)under the project CDRSP funding(DOI:10.54499/UID/04044/2025 and ARISE funding(DOI:1054499/LA/P/0112/2020)the grant awarded to TP(10.54499/2020.09198.BD)+3 种基金the funding to JRD(10.54499/CEECINST/00060/2021/CP2902/CT0005)supported by INOV.AM-Inovação em Fabricação Aditiva,02-C05-i01.01-2022Nanofilm(CENTRO 2030-FEDER-01469100)Open access funding provided by FCT|FCCN (b-on).
文摘Central venous catheters(CVCs),which play a vital role in medical care and are widely utilized in intensive care units,are h ighly susceptible to microbial colonization,thus leading to serious catheter-related bloodstream infections and greatly increasing morbidity,mortality,and healthcare costs,accounting for 12%-25%of annual mortality in the USA.The corre sponding preventive measures include the use of antibiotic and antiseptic coatings,impregnated catheters,and maximally sterile barrier techniques,but they are often ineffective,particularly against biofilm formation and antibiotic-resistant bacteria.This review focuses on strategies for fabricating antimicrobial CVCs,e.g.,the use of antifouling materials,antimicrobial nanoparti cles(NPs),and surface functionalization,covering both commercially available solutions and those investigated.Additionally,w e explore the materials and processing technologies used to fabricate antimicrobial CVCs,emphasizing their advantages and challenges in industrial and clinical applications.Finally,we discuss the potential of inorganic NPs and the origin of their antimicrobial activity,providing insights for future advances in infection prevention that will help improve the patients’life quality.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52305314 and U21A20394)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(Nos.7252285 and L246001)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFB4605800)。
文摘Embedded printing is a highly promising approach for creating complex structures within a yield-stress support bath.However,the accurate prediction and control of printability remain fundamental challenges due to the complex interactions between inks and support baths.Here,we present an artificial intelligence(AI)-driven framework that interprets and predicts embedded printability using rheological data.Using a standardized workflow,we extracted 21 rheological descriptors and established 12 indicators to evaluate structural continuity and geometric fidelity.Interpretable machine learning models revealed that direction-dependent defects are governed by the synergistic interplay among ink yield stress,support bath zero shear viscosity,flow behavior index,and time constant.To enable the prediction of printability in a generalizable manner,we further developed a cascaded neural network,which achieved mean relative prediction errors below 15%across all indicators.Experimental validation using three-dimensional(3 D)-printed constructs and micro-computed tomography(μCT)reconstructions confirmed a strong correlation between predicted and actual fidelity.This work establishes a physics-informed,data-driven paradigm for decoding and optimizing embedded printing,offering broad applicability and providing a robust tool for the rapid pairing of suitable printable ink-support bath combinations.
基金the support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2024YFB4607700 and 2018YFA0703000)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(Nos.LDQ23E050001 and LQ24H260006)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62303290,52305325,and 52405305)Shanghai Magnolia Talent Program Pujiang Project(No.23PJD036)The project was also supported by the State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die&Mould Technology,Huazhong University of Science and Technology(No.P2025-002).
文摘The intestine is a key component of the barrier,absorption,and immune systems,contributing significantly to maintaining internal homeostasis and influencing disease progression.Its distinctive physiological functions arise from a complex interplay between its structure and microenvironment.Recent advancements in bioengineering technologies now enable the construction of in vitro intestinal models that faithfully recapitulate the organizational and functional characteristics of native tissue.This review examines the interface between in vitro models and native intestinal biology,offering insights into the replication of organ functions from a manufacturing perspective.We explore bioengineering strategies that enable the mapping of cross-scale structures and the creation of biomimetic environments essential for physiological performance.Furthermore,we discuss pragmatic optimization strategies for applying these models to both physiological and pathological studies,thereby enhancing their translational potential for drug development,disease modeling,and personalized medicine.In contrast to previous reviews,this work proposes an engineering-centered framework for linking structural fabrication strategies to functional performance across intestinal model types.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82472440)Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2023AFB141)+1 种基金the National Medical Products Administration Key Laboratory for Dental Materials(No.PKUSS20240401)the Cross-Research Support Program from Huazhong University of Science and Technology。
文摘The esophagus is a tubular organ essential for maintaining normal eating function in humans.However,the replacement of the esophagus remains challenging in clinical settings.Although tissue engineering scaffolds are a promising alternative solution,their fabrication is difficult due to the complex structure and function of the esophagus.This review describes the existing fabrication methods for esophageal tubular scaffolds,including decellularization,casting,electrospinning,three dimensional(3 D)bioprinting,and pin-frogging.Also discussed are the stimulation cues of the fabricated esophageal tubular scaffold that induce esophageal muscle and epithelial cells.Finally,this review emphasizes three important concerns for esophageal tubular scaffolds:leakage and porosity,elasticity and proliferation of smooth muscle cells,and biocompatibility and structural fidelity of biomaterials.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFB4605800)The National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52475362,52365046,and 52465041)+3 种基金Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.20224ACB204013)Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Additive Manufacturing of Implantable Medical Device(No.2024SSY11161)Jiangxi Provincial Department of Education Science and Technology Project(No.GJJ2400708)Jiangxi Province Science and Technology Program(Nos.20252BAC200317 and 20252BEJ730195)。
文摘Recurrence of solid tumors after surgical resection is a major barrier to tissue regeneration.As an emerging treatment strategy,photo-thermo-electric therapy ablates tumor cells via photothermal effects and generates reactive oxygen species(ROS)via thermoelectric effects to disrupt heat shock proteins,thereby suppressing their protective function in tumor cells.However,conventional materials suffer from low thermoelectric efficiency and weak tissue penetration ability.In this study,we fabricated iodine-doped bismuth sulfide(I-Bi_(2)S_(3))nanorods with bonding heterostructures to improve thermoelectric performance.The approach employed iodine doping to introduce additional electrons,thereby regulating the band structure of Bi_(2)S_(3)and exploiting the dual low-energy vibration effect of the heterostructures to reduce thermal conductivity.More importantly,controlling the type of heterostructure modulated the bandgap width,thereby expanding the light absorption range to the higher-penetration near-infrared(NIR)-Ⅱregion for deep tissue treatment.The I-Bi_(2)S_(3)nanorods were incorporated into poly-L-lactic acid(PLLA)scaffolds to confer antitumor functionality.According to the results,the bonding heterostructures enhanced the conductivity of Bi_(2)S_(3)and reduced its thermal conductivity,significantly enhancing thermoelectric efficacy.The heterostructures reduced the bandgap of Bi_(2)S_(3)from 1.23 to 0.88 eV,enabling optical absorption in the NIR-Ⅱregion.The ROS tests showed that the PLLA/I-Bi_(2)S_(3)scaffold exhibited good photothermal effects and ROS generation under 1064-nm laser irradiation.The antitumor efficacy of the PLLA/I-Bi_(2)S_(3)scaffold reached 84.6%against MG-63 cells,demonstrating its exceptional potential in cancer treatment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12072010 and 11674019)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.YWF22-K-101)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB3804300).
文摘Osteoarthritis(OA),the most common chronic joint disease,leads to remarkable morbidity and disability.The development of preclinical models that accurately recapitulate the bio-chemo-mechanical microenvironment of osteoarthritic joints is crucial for elucidating OA pathogenesis and facilitating drug development.In this study,we present a microfluidics-based cartilage-on-a-chip model that integrates tunable mechanical stimulation and inter-tissue/cell communication,mimicking the key physiological characteristics of articular cartilage for organ-level OA research.By applying controllable mechanical compression,we established a model that captures healthy and injury hallmarks of the cartilage and directly observed the mechanotransduction responses in chondrocytes.We further demonstrated that mechanically damaged cartilage induces synovial abnormalities and immune dysregulation and explored the potential of our chip as a platform for screening therapeutic targets.This cartilage-on-a-chip offers an in vitro system with a close-to-in vivo microenvironment for investigating complex bio-chemo-mechanical interactions,paving the way for advanced studies on OA pathogenesis and drug screening.
基金the financial support from the Fujian Provincial Youth Top-Notch Talent Support Program,China.
文摘The clinical management of hypertrophic scars(HSs)remains challenging due to their complex etiology and heterogeneous morphology,underscoring the need for multitarget treatment strategies.In this study,we developed a nanocomposite system constructed through the metal-phenolic network-mediated self-assembly of molybdenum polyoxometalate({Mo 154})and epigallocatechin gallate(EGCG),followed by chitosan encapsulation,to generate chitosan-encapsulated{Mo 154}/EGCG(CME)nanoparticles.These nanoparticles were integrated into dissolvable microneedles(CME@MN)to enable transdermal administration.Under near-infrared laser irradiation,CME exhibited a three-pronged therapeutic effect:suppression of collagen overproduction and excessive extracellular matrix(ECM)deposition in human keloid fibroblasts,regulation of proliferation and migration in human umbilical vein endothelial cells,and reprogramming of macrophages toward a proinflammatory M1 phenotype.In vivo,CME@MN patches preferentially accumulated within scar tissue,where they normalized ECM organization,improved collagen fiber rearrangement,and attenuated fibroblast activity through photothermal-enhanced mechanisms while maintaining an excellent safety profile.The CME@MN system represents a potentially transformative approach to HS management by offering a unified platform that simultaneously targets the fibrotic,angiogenic,and inflammatory components of scar pathogenesis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52375031)the Dongfang Electric Corporation-Zhejiang University Joint Innovation Research Institutethe Bellwethers Research and Development Plan of Zhejiang Province(No.2023C01045)。
文摘Robotic electronic skin(e-skin)is inspired by human skin and endows robots with tactile perception,temperature detection,and environmental interaction capabilities.However,its development is hampered by prolonged design cycles,limited signal enhancement,and weak cognitive abilities.Given that the convergence of artificial intelligence(AI)with e-skin is fundamentally transforming this landscape,the present review highlights the pivotal contributions of AI across the entire development spectrum of robotic e-skin,including design optimization,signal processing,and cognitive enhancement.AI-driven design paradigms dramatically shorten development time and enable the discovery of optimal sensor materials and structures.In signal processing,AI algorithms notably improve the ability to decouple complex sensory data,enabling robust,multimodal,super-resolution sensing.AI endows e-skin with advanced cognitive capabilities,allowing it to interpret intricate tactile information and intelligently respond to external environments.By underscoring the potential of AI throughout the entire development pipeline,this review aims to drive the creation of e-skin with minimal hardware and maximal cognition and thus achieve revolutionary breakthroughs in cutting-edge fields such as human-robot interactions,precise robot control,and soft robotics for environmental exploration.
