Title : Human nanomedicine: Catalysts for improving health in the clinic
Abstract:
Nanomaterials have been widely tested in vitro and in small order animal studies for decades. Results have shown greater tissue growth, decreased bacteria growth, and inhibited inflammation. However, few studies exist examining human tissue response to nanomaterials. This presentation presents a cohort study of nano implants inserted into humans. In particular, one study includes the implantation of nanotextured spinal implants into over 14,000 patients over the past 5 years. Results demonstrated no cases of infections or other implant failures which is significantly better than statistics on conventional spinal implants which have up to 20% failure rates. This study will further explain that nano implants mimic the natural nano texture of bone itself and possess surface energy that can competitively increase the adsorption of proteins known to promote osteoblast (bone forming cells) functions, decrease bacteria functions, and limit inflammatory cell functions. Further, this invited presentation will highlight the role that environmentally friendly catalysts are playing in fabricating improved nanoparticles for medical applications. As such, this presentation will cover the few human clinical studies on nano implants showing improved human health.
Audience Takeaway:
- How nanomaterials are serving as catalysts to improve human health
- How nanomaterials are being synthesized with biofriendly catalysts
- The past, present, and future of nanomaterials in medicine
