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Intestinal therapeutic agent delivery microrobot with magnetic targeting and pH-triggered degradation abilities
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Title
Intestinal therapeutic agent delivery microrobot with magnetic targeting and pH-triggered degradation abilities
Issued Date
2026-02
Citation
Biomaterials, v.325
Type
Article
Author Keywords
Magnetic targetingpH-triggering degradationTherapeutic agent deliveryMicrorobotColorectal cancer
Keywords
ADJUVANT CHEMOTHERAPYCANCERMETAANALYSISGENERATION
ISSN
0142-9612
Abstract
Oral drug delivery remains a clinically preferred route for colorectal cancer therapy due to its noninvasive nature and patient compliance. However, conventional formulations suffer from premature degradation in the gastric environment and poor site-specific targeting in the intestine, significantly reducing therapeutic efficacy. Here, we introduce an intestinal therapeutic agent delivery microrobot (ITAM) composed of a therapeutic agent (TA) encapsulated core, a magnetic nanoparticle (MNP) layer for precise magnetic guidance, and a protective layer to minimize the loss of functional materials. This layered structure enables gastric-resilient transit, magnetic localization to colorectal lesions, and colonic pH-triggered release of TAs. In vivo studies demonstrate that ITAM achieves superior lesion-specific targeting and therapeutic efficacy enhancement compared to conventional oral delivery. Furthermore, ITAM serves as a versatile platform for delivering various therapeutic substances, including drugs, cells, and beneficial microorganisms, broadening its potential applications in intestinal disease treatment and gut health modulation.
URI
https://scholar.dgist.ac.kr/handle/20.500.11750/58903
DOI
10.1016/j.biomaterials.2025.123561
Publisher
Elsevier
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