Virus-Incorporated Biomimetic Nanocomposites for Tissue Regeneration

• Main Authors: Iruthayapandi Selestin Raja, Chuntae Kim, Su-Jin Song, Yong Cheol Shin, Moon Sung Kang, Suong-Hyu Hyon, Jin-Woo Oh, Dong-Wook Han
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
• Series: Nanomaterials
• Subjects: virus; tissue regeneration; biomimetic nanocomposites; phage display
• Online Access: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/9/7/1014

Owing to the astonishing properties of non-harmful viruses, tissue regeneration using virus-based biomimetic materials has been an emerging trend recently. The selective peptide expression and enrichment of the desired peptide on the surface, monodispersion, self-assembly, and ease of genetic and chemical modification properties have allowed viruses to take a long stride in biomedical applications. Researchers have published many reviews so far describing unusual properties of virus-based nanoparticles, phage display, modification, and possible biomedical applications, including biosensors, bioimaging, tissue regeneration, and drug delivery, however the integration of the virus into different biomaterials for the application of tissue regeneration is not yet discussed in detail. This review will focus on various morphologies of virus-incorporated biomimetic nanocomposites in tissue regeneration and highlight the progress, challenges, and future directions in this area.