Research progress on gels-based nanocomposites in the diagnostics and therapy of prostate diseases

Prostate diseases are common and frequently-occurring diseases in males. Nanomedicine is the inter-disciplinary integration of medicine and materials science that brings great opportunities to the biomedical field by designing and manufacturing biomaterials to satisfy clinical practice needs. Gels are a very promising material with a wide range of applications in the biomedical field. There are numerous research reports on the important role of gels in drug delivery and release, anti-inflammation and anti -infection, promotion of tissue regeneration, and wound healing. In this review, we overview prostate diseases and the classification of gels and focus on the current research on gels-based nanocomposites in the diagnostics and therapy of prostate diseases. Moreover, the shortcomings of gels-based nano -composites for prostate diseases are pointed out, and we look forward to a broader prospect of the clinical application of gels-based nanocomposites in prostate diseases in the future, which provides a new strategy for diagnostics and therapy of prostate diseases.(c) 2023 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Prostate diseases are common in males, and nanomedicine provides opportunities for the biomedical field by designing and manufacturing biomaterials. Gels have various applications in drug delivery, anti-inflammation, tissue regeneration, and wound healing. This review focuses on the current research on gels-based nanocomposites in the diagnostics and therapy of prostate diseases, pointing out their shortcomings and suggesting a broader prospect for future clinical application.