Natural Products from Herbal Medicine Self‐Assemble into Advanced Bioactive Materials

Abstract: Novel biomaterials are becoming more crucial in treating human diseases. However, many materials require complex artificial modifications and synthesis, leading to potential difficulties in preparation, side effects, and clinical translation. Recently, significant progress has been achieved in terms of direct self‐assembly of natural products from herbal medicine (NPHM), an important source for novel medications, resulting in a wide range of bioactive supramolecular materials including gels, and nanoparticles. The NPHM‐based supramolecular bioactive materials are produced from renewable resources, are simple to prepare, and have demonstrated multi‐functionality including slow‐release, smart‐responsive release, and especially possess powerful biological effects to treat various diseases. In this review, NPHM‐based supramolecular bioactive materials have been revealed as an emerging, revolutionary, and promising strategy. The development, advantages, and limitations of NPHM, as well as the advantageous position of NPHM‐based materials, are first reviewed. Subsequently, a systematic and comprehensive analysis of the self‐assembly strategies specific to seven major classes of NPHM is highlighted. Insights into the influence of NPHM structural features on the formation of supramolecular materials are also provided. Finally, the drivers and preparations are summarized, emphasizing the biomedical applications, future scientific challenges, and opportunities, with the hope of igniting inspiration for future research and applications.

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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Natural Products from Herbal Medicine Self‐Assemble into Advanced Bioactive Materials ; day:21 ; month:07 ; year:2024 ; extent:34
Advanced science ; (21.07.2024) (gesamt 34)

Creator
Guo, Xiaohang
Luo, Weikang
Wu, Lingyu
Zhang, Lianglin
Chen, Yuxuan
Li, Teng
Li, Haigang
Zhang, Wei
Liu, Yawei
Zheng, Jun
Wang, Yang

DOI
10.1002/advs.202403388
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2407221404381.510797669952
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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  • Guo, Xiaohang
  • Luo, Weikang
  • Wu, Lingyu
  • Zhang, Lianglin
  • Chen, Yuxuan
  • Li, Teng
  • Li, Haigang
  • Zhang, Wei
  • Liu, Yawei
  • Zheng, Jun
  • Wang, Yang

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