University Chemistry ›› 2023, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (11): 142-147.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202304034

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Micro/nanorobots: An "Ingenious Shocking Military" towards Cancer Treatment

Manle Jiang1, Dang Zhang1, Jian Zhang2, Ping Xu1, Lei Wang1,*()   

  1. 1 School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
    2 School of Basic Medical Sciences, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
  • Received:2023-04-10 Accepted:2023-09-04 Published:2023-09-12
  • Contact: Lei Wang E-mail:leiwang_chem@hit.edu.cn

Abstract:

In recent decades, an escalating incidence of tumors has been observed, necessitating more precise and less side-effect-prone therapies. Micro/nanorobots have been successfully engineered to address this challenge. These minute intelligent machines are capable of navigating to, and even infiltrating, tumor cells or tissues under external control. This enables targeted drug delivery and precise tumor therapy. To elucidate this sophisticated technology to a general audience, this paper adopts a personification style. Utilizing an engaging "battle narrative between micro/nanorobots and tumor cells", we briefly outline the design, fabrication, propulsion mechanisms, and therapeutic principles for a wider readership.

Key words: Micro/nanomotors, Tumor treatment, Micro/nanorobots, Targeted treatment, Immunotherapy