Recent Advances of Calcium Carbonate Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications
Pengxuan Zhao, Yu Tian, Jia You, Xin Hu, Yani Liu
Abstract
Calcium carbonate nanoparticles have been widely used in biomedicine due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability. Recently, calcium carbonate nanoparticles are largely integrated with imaging contrast and therapeutic agents for various imaging and therapeutic approaches. In this review, we first described the advantages and preparation methods of calcium carbonate nanoparticles, then the state-of-the-art progress of calcium carbonate nanoparticles in diagnosis, treatment and theranostics was summarized. Finally, we discussed the challenges and recommendations for future studies of the calcium carbonate nanoparticles.
Topics & Concepts
Calcium carbonateNanoparticleBiocompatibilityMaterials scienceNanotechnologyCalciumCarbonateMetallurgyComposite materialCalcium Carbonate Crystallization and InhibitionNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsBone Tissue Engineering Materials