BMEMatPub Date : 2026-03-27Epub Date: 2025-06-21DOI: 10.1002/bmm2.70013
Jiawei Cui, Lu Zhang, Junyi Li, Yue Chen, Sheng Dai, Manfred F. Maitz, Ansha Zhao, Ping Yang
{"title":"Layered double hydroxides-based nanozymes for effective biomedical applications: A review and future perspectives","authors":"Jiawei Cui, Lu Zhang, Junyi Li, Yue Chen, Sheng Dai, Manfred F. Maitz, Ansha Zhao, Ping Yang","doi":"10.1002/bmm2.70013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bmm2.70013","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Nanozymes including noble metals, metal oxides, metal-organic frameworks, carbon-based nanomaterials, and layered double hydroxides (LDHs) have undergone rapid development in recent years. In addition to the cost-effectiveness, high stability, and superior catalytic capabilities of common nanozymes, LDHs have unique characteristics such as extensive surface area, anion exchange capacity, adjustable composition/structure, and low toxicity. Leveraging these properties, LDH-based nanozymes (LDHzymes) with enzyme-like activity demonstrate significant potential for applications, particularly in biomedicine. This review summarizes the preparation methods for LDHzymes with different morphology and elucidates their catalytic activities (including peroxidase-, oxidase-, superoxide dismutase-, and catalase-like activity) and mechanisms. Subsequently, the applications of LDHzymes across biomedical fields are examined, including biosensing and detection, antimicrobial properties, treatment of tumors, and reactive oxygen species-related diseases. Finally, future research directions for LDHzymes are proposed, including the design of high-performance LDHzymes, intelligent therapeutic applications, and the expansion of application fields, which provide a framework for the development of novel LDHzymes for biomedical applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":100191,"journal":{"name":"BMEMat","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bmm2.70013","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147614885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Multifunctional H2S-activated metal-organic framework systems for targeted colorectal cancer imaging and synergistic copper-induced tumor regression","authors":"Nannan Zheng, Qinghui Wang, Zhiyue Cao, Chao Yu, Renkai Zhang, Kaiyan Xiang, Haoguang Wu, Kai Li, Qianqian Ni, Qiuyue Ma, Jing Mu, Xiaoyuan Chen, Liangcan He, Shaoqin Liu","doi":"10.1002/bmm2.70029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bmm2.70029","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Stimuli-responsive nanomaterials offer significant potential for enhancing diagnostic accuracy, optimizing therapeutic efficacy, and advancing precision theranostics. Hydrogen sulfide (H<sub>2</sub>S) was found to be upregulated in colorectal cancer, which endows it with an ideal endogenous trigger for tumor targeting. Here, we introduce a novel class of H<sub>2</sub>S-activated metal-organic framework (MOF) systems specifically designed for targeted colorectal cancer imaging and synergistic copper-induced tumor regression. The Cu-MOF nanoplatform demonstrated a rapid response to H<sub>2</sub>S at the tumor site, producing copper sulfide with strong near infrared absorption and activated PA signals. In vivo studies demonstrated remarkable tumor inhibition in an orthotopic colon cancer model with minimal side effects. The copper-based MOFs theranostic nanosystem effectively reduced protein lipoylation and Fe-S cluster protein levels (FDX1), triggering cuproptosis. This study presents a novel strategy for designing multifunctional nanoparticles for synergistic PA/CDT/PTT/cuproptosis theranostics.</p>","PeriodicalId":100191,"journal":{"name":"BMEMat","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bmm2.70029","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147614889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BMEMatPub Date : 2026-03-27Epub Date: 2026-02-11DOI: 10.1002/bmm2.70065
Zonghao Liu, Xingwu Jiang, Gang Liu, Jian Chen, Kun Song, Xu Li, Siew Yee Wong, Ruicheng Shi, Yanyan Liu, Wenbo Bu
{"title":"Precision modulation of tumor excitability: Targeting cell phenotypic heterogeneity for next-generation cancer therapy","authors":"Zonghao Liu, Xingwu Jiang, Gang Liu, Jian Chen, Kun Song, Xu Li, Siew Yee Wong, Ruicheng Shi, Yanyan Liu, Wenbo Bu","doi":"10.1002/bmm2.70065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bmm2.70065","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Electrical excitability, long regarded as a defining property of neurons, is now increasingly recognized in cancer cells, particularly within phenotypically heterogeneous tumor subpopulations. A recent <i>Nature</i> study revealed that the neuroendocrine (NE) subpopulation of small cell lung cancer exhibits neuron-like excitability, capable of generating action potentials and forming intercellular signaling networks that enhance malignancy and metastasis. This discovery highlights how electrical excitability can arise in cancer cells through metabolic reprogramming and dynamic interactions within the tumor microenvironment. Moreover, heterogeneous tumor subpopulations may cooperate to sustain excitability via metabolic coupling. These findings challenge conventional views of tumor biology, establishing a new paradigm in which cancer heterogeneity drives electrophysiological diversity and functional plasticity, fundamentally reshaping our understanding of tumor behavior, communication, and progression.</p>","PeriodicalId":100191,"journal":{"name":"BMEMat","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bmm2.70065","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147614893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BMEMatPub Date : 2026-03-27Epub Date: 2025-05-28DOI: 10.1002/bmm2.70016
Yifan Shen, Ying Yao, Yan Zhang, Xinyu Shi, Ling Bai, Yang Zhong, Yan Zhang, Kun Zhang
{"title":"Nanostructured drug delivery systems for posterior segment eye diseases: Strategies to defy ocular barriers","authors":"Yifan Shen, Ying Yao, Yan Zhang, Xinyu Shi, Ling Bai, Yang Zhong, Yan Zhang, Kun Zhang","doi":"10.1002/bmm2.70016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bmm2.70016","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Posterior segment eye diseases (PSEDs) remain a leading cause of irreversible blindness, with the eye's dynamic and static barriers posing challenges to effective drug delivery through different administration routes. Currently, treatment options available for PSEDs are limited, with invasive intravitreal injection being the predominant choice. However, frequent injections carry a high risk of complications, and are associated with low patient compliance. The rapid advancement of nanomaterials has sparked intense interest in nanoconstructed drug delivery systems as potential solutions to overcome these bottlenecks. Experimental studies have demonstrated that diverse nanocarriers can accommodate different therapeutic agents and circumvent ocular barriers through multiple mechanisms, including prolonged drug residence, enhanced tissue permeability, to name a few. In addition, nanomaterial-based delivery systems also offer advantages in improving posterior segment drug delivery efficiency and therapeutic practicality. In this review, the multiple ocular barriers and traditional administration routes are presented first. Then, we focus on the promise held by nanoplatforms for barrier penetration and summarize key mechanisms involved. Meanwhile, the review highlights the value of nanocarriers in achieving efficient drug delivery and treatment of PSEDs with illustrative examples and tables. Finally, current challenges and future prospects are also discussed here to encourage basic research and clinical transformation.</p>","PeriodicalId":100191,"journal":{"name":"BMEMat","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bmm2.70016","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147615277","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Multifunctional H2S-activated metal-organic framework systems for targeted colorectal cancer imaging and synergistic copper-induced tumor regression","authors":"Nannan Zheng, Qinghui Wang, Zhiyue Cao, Chao Yu, Renkai Zhang, Kaiyan Xiang, Haoguang Wu, Kai Li, Qianqian Ni, Qiuyue Ma, Jing Mu, Xiaoyuan Chen, Liangcan He, Shaoqin Liu","doi":"10.1002/bmm2.70029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bmm2.70029","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Stimuli-responsive nanomaterials offer significant potential for enhancing diagnostic accuracy, optimizing therapeutic efficacy, and advancing precision theranostics. Hydrogen sulfide (H<sub>2</sub>S) was found to be upregulated in colorectal cancer, which endows it with an ideal endogenous trigger for tumor targeting. Here, we introduce a novel class of H<sub>2</sub>S-activated metal-organic framework (MOF) systems specifically designed for targeted colorectal cancer imaging and synergistic copper-induced tumor regression. The Cu-MOF nanoplatform demonstrated a rapid response to H<sub>2</sub>S at the tumor site, producing copper sulfide with strong near infrared absorption and activated PA signals. In vivo studies demonstrated remarkable tumor inhibition in an orthotopic colon cancer model with minimal side effects. The copper-based MOFs theranostic nanosystem effectively reduced protein lipoylation and Fe-S cluster protein levels (FDX1), triggering cuproptosis. This study presents a novel strategy for designing multifunctional nanoparticles for synergistic PA/CDT/PTT/cuproptosis theranostics.</p>","PeriodicalId":100191,"journal":{"name":"BMEMat","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bmm2.70029","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147614888","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Deciphering the skeletal interoceptive circuitry to control bone homeostasis (3/2025)","authors":"Yefeng Wu, Jiusi Guo, Zhen Chen, Fengwei Zhang, Billy Kwok Chong Chow, Zhuofan Chen, Kelvin Wai-Kwok Yeung, Wei Qiao","doi":"10.1002/bmm2.70036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bmm2.70036","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This article, numbered 10.1002/bmm2.12138, introduces the skeletal interoceptive circuitry. It covers the ascending signals from bone tissues to the brain through sensory nerves (sensors), the central neural circuits that integrate the information and dispatch commands (CPU), and the descending pathways that regulate bone homeostasis (effectors). A better understanding of this circuitry will inform the development of novel therapies and biomaterials for the management of challenging bone-related disorders.\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":100191,"journal":{"name":"BMEMat","volume":"3 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bmm2.70036","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145135599","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unveiling the complexity of cellular senescence in cancers: From mechanism to therapeutic opportunities (3/2025)","authors":"Qiuming Pan, Ye Zhu, Zhi Ye, Huayang Zhang, Junxi Wang, Guozhong Yi, Zhiyong Li, Rongyang Xu, Luyao Wang, Zhenzhen Wu, Songtao Qi, Guanglong Huang, Shanqiang Qu","doi":"10.1002/bmm2.70037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bmm2.70037","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this article number 10.1002/bmm2.12137, Shanqiang Qu, Guanglong Huang, and co-authors delves into the paradoxical roles of cellular senescence in cancer biology, bridging mechanistic insights to therapeutic innovation. The work systematically unpacks senescence-inducing stimuli, regulatory pathways, and the dual-edged biological consequences of the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP). Furthermore, it recapitulates advances in senescence-associated biomarkers and evaluates the \"one-two punch\" therapeutic paradigm.\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":100191,"journal":{"name":"BMEMat","volume":"3 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bmm2.70037","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145135598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BMEMatPub Date : 2025-06-30DOI: 10.1002/bmm2.70018
Guoxun Zhang, Yuanyuan Wei, Ho-Pui Ho
{"title":"Self-supervised denoising for medical imaging enhancement","authors":"Guoxun Zhang, Yuanyuan Wei, Ho-Pui Ho","doi":"10.1002/bmm2.70018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bmm2.70018","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Self-supervised denoising has emerged as a promising approach for enhancing the quality of medical imaging, particularly in modalities such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), and optical microscopy. Traditional supervised methods often require large datasets of paired noisy and clean images, which are challenging to acquire in clinical practice. In contrast, self-supervised strategies exploit the inherent redundancy and structure within the data itself, enabling effective noise reduction without the need for explicitly labeled training pairs. This Perspective synthesizes recent advances in self-supervised denoising techniques, outlining their underlying principles, algorithmic innovations, and practical applications across different imaging modalities. In MRI, these methods have been shown to improve contrast and detail resolution, while in CT, they contribute to reducing radiation dose by allowing lower signal acquisitions without compromising image quality. In optical microscopy, self-supervised denoising facilitates extracting high-fidelity cellular information from inherently low-light environments. Furthermore, these techniques have also proven effective in imaging of biomedical materials, such as tissue engineering scaffolds, drug delivery systems, and implants, improving the evaluation of their interactions with biological tissues. Collectively, the integration of these advanced denoising frameworks holds significant promise for improving diagnostic accuracy, streamlining clinical workflows, and ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":100191,"journal":{"name":"BMEMat","volume":"3 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bmm2.70018","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145135810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nanomaterials for enhanced X-ray-triggered cancer therapy: Progress and prospects (2/2025)","authors":"Yuanchun Chen, Shijie Shangguan, Zhongyu Lin, Xuemei Zeng, Siew Yin Chan, Xian Qin, Shuangqian Yan","doi":"10.1002/bmm2.70023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bmm2.70023","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In article 10.1002/bmm2.12122, Yuanchun Chen and colleagues review recent progress in nanomaterials for X-ray-triggered cancer therapy. They emphasize the advantages of these systems, including targeted delivery, reduced side effects, and improved therapeutic efficacy. The article also discusses key challenges such as biosafety, limited clinical translation, and activation precision. By exploring future directions and potential solutions, this review provides valuable guidance for researchers and clinicians aiming to develop effective, X-ray-responsive strategies for precise and minimally invasive cancer treatment.\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":100191,"journal":{"name":"BMEMat","volume":"3 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bmm2.70023","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144503240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BMEMatPub Date : 2025-06-28DOI: 10.1002/bmm2.70024
Ying Shi, Xin Han, Zheng Zhang, Jiangtao Xu, Guozhen Liu
{"title":"Liver organoids: From 3D printing to biomedical applications (2/2025)","authors":"Ying Shi, Xin Han, Zheng Zhang, Jiangtao Xu, Guozhen Liu","doi":"10.1002/bmm2.70024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bmm2.70024","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this article number 10.1002/bmm2.12129, Ying Shi, Xin Han, and colleagues comprehensively review advances in liver organoid culture techniques, including 3D printing and organ-on-chip systems. They highlight current and future applications while addressing key challenges and future perspectives to drive further progress in this field.\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":100191,"journal":{"name":"BMEMat","volume":"3 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bmm2.70024","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144503022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}