Johns Hopkins Engineers Synthetic Cell for Targeted Drug Delivery
Breakthrough in cellular engineering showcases a synthetic cell that follows chemical cues and changes shape, mimicking immune cell behavior.
- Scientists developed a minimal synthetic cell capable of symmetry breaking, a fundamental biological process.
- The synthetic cell can sense chemical signals and reorganize its structure, similar to immune cells.
- This advancement aims to enhance targeted drug delivery by directing synthetic cells to specific sites in the body.
- Researchers used rapid 3D imaging to observe the cell's response to chemical stimuli in real-time.
- Future applications include environmental sensing and other areas requiring precise movement and response to stimuli.
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