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Immunomodulatory bioadhesive technologies

Year: 2025

Type: review

Abstract: Bioadhesives have found significant use in medicine and engineering, particularly for wound care, tissue engineering, and surgical applications. Compared to traditional wound closure methods such as sutures and staples, bioadhesives offer advantages, including reduced tissue damage, enhanced healing, and ease of implementation. Recent progress highlights the synergy of bioadhesives and immunoengineering strategies, leading to immunomodulatory bioadhesives capable of modulating immune responses at local sites where bioadhesives are applied. They foster favorable therapeutic outcomes such as reduced inflammation in wounds and implants or enhanced local immune responses to improve cancer therapy efficacy. The dual functionalities of bioadhesion and immunomodulation benefit wound management, tissue regeneration, implantable medical devices, and post-surgical cancer management. This review delves into the interplay between bioadhesion and immunomodulation, highlighting the mechanobiological coupling involved. Key areas of focus include the modulation of immune responses through chemical and physical strategies, as well as the application of these bioadhesives in wound healing and cancer treatment. Discussed are remaining challenges such as achieving long-term stability and effectiveness, necessitating further research to fully harness the clinical potential of immunomodulatory bioadhesives.

Source: Biomaterials

DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2025.123274

Authors: Xiaoyi Lan, Evan Johnston, Tianqin Ning, Guojun Chen, Lisbet Haglund, Jianyu Li

Institutions: McGill University, Institut du cancer Rosalind & Morris Goodman, Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada

Language: English

Topic: Surgical Sutures and Adhesives

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,640