Biomimetic Nanovesicles for Targeted Imaging and Therapeutic of Solid Tumor: Safe Nanomedicines

Abstract

Biomimetic nanotechnology is concerned with the fundamental characteristics of biological systems and applying those properties to human functions. Natural materials, assemblies, and methods primarily depend on nanoscale functions. These nanoscale functions are frequently riddled with additional components in elegant hierarchical layers that progress from the nano-to the micro-to the macroscale. This technology has applications in materials science, medicine, physics, sensor technologies, and smart materials science. Biomimetics of nanoscale aspects of biological procedures is a stimulating, intriguing, and satisfying field. However, since most biological processes are multifunctional, extracting certain attractive traits for possible innovative technological applications might be challenging. In this chapter, biological nanostructures focus on outstanding design and innovative production approaches. One example of this technology is functionalizing DNA for unique characteristics. To elaborate on these aspects, we will discuss research in which natural components were transformed in some manner to make them work according to our demands, a method known as the biomimetic approach. We focus on current breakthroughs in creating bioinspired and biomimetic nanomedicines for targeted cancer treatment, such as cell, bacteria, virus, and hydrogel-inspired systems. Their applications in cancer therapy are reviewed, as well as their future problems, limitations, and development opportunities. © 2024 selection and editorial matter, Rohit Srivastava, Sujit Kumar Debnath, and Rajendra Prasad; individual chapters, the contributors.