Artificial cells: A potentially groundbreaking field of research and therapy

IF 1.2 Q3 MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES
M. S. Dundar, A. Baki Yildirim, Duygu T. Yildirim, H. Akalın, Munis Dundar
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Abstract

Artificial cells are synthetic constructs that mimic the architecture and functions of biological cells. Artificial cells are designed to replicate the fundamental principles of biological systems while also have the ability to exhibit novel features and functionalities that have not been achieved before. Mainly, Artificial cells are made up of a basic structure like a cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm and cellular organelles. Nanotechnology has been used to make substances that possess accurate performance in these structures. There are many roles that artificial cells can play such as drug delivery, bio-sensors, medical applications and energy storage. An additional prominent facet of this technology is interaction with biological systems. The possibility of synthetic cells being compatible with living organisms opens up the potential for interfering with specific biological activities. This element is one of the key areas of research in medicine, aimed at developing novel therapies and comprehending life processes. Nevertheless, artificial cell technology is not exempt from ethical and safety concerns. The interplay between these structures and biological systems may give rise to questions regarding their controllability and safety. Hence, the pursuit of artificial cell research seeks to reconcile ethical and safety concerns with the potential advantages of this technology.
人造细胞:一个可能具有开创性的研究和治疗领域
人工细胞是模仿生物细胞结构和功能的合成构造物。人造细胞的设计旨在复制生物系统的基本原理,同时还能展现出前所未有的新特征和新功能。人造细胞主要由细胞膜、细胞核、细胞质和细胞器等基本结构组成。纳米技术已被用于制造在这些结构中具有精确性能的物质。人造细胞可以发挥多种作用,如药物输送、生物传感器、医疗应用和能量储存。这项技术的另一个突出方面是与生物系统的相互作用。合成细胞与生物体兼容的可能性为干扰特定生物活动提供了可能。这一要素是医学研究的关键领域之一,旨在开发新型疗法和理解生命过程。然而,人工细胞技术也不能免于伦理和安全方面的担忧。这些结构与生物系统之间的相互作用可能会引起有关其可控性和安全性的问题。因此,对人工细胞研究的追求就是要在伦理和安全问题与这一技术的潜在优势之间寻求协调。
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The EuroBiotech Journal
The EuroBiotech Journal Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Food Science
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