Affiliation:
1. School of Materials Science and Engineering Hebei University of Technology Xiping Road Tianjin 300130 P. R. China
2. School of Health Sciences and Biomedical Engineering Hebei University of Technology Guangrong Street Tianjin 300130 P. R. China
3. School of Chemical Engineering Hebei University of Technology Xiping Road Tianjin 300130 P. R. China
Abstract
AbstractIon channels are responsible for the propagation and integration of electrical signals in physiological processes. Overactivation or dysfunction of ion channel plays an important role in physiological and pathological processes and is an important research object for disease treatment. With the widespread application of optical technologies of near infrared (NIR) light responsive materials, the precise regulation of biological processes through optical control, featuring noninvasive, remote control, and high flexibility, has penetrated the physiological processes. In recent years, an increasing number of light‐stimulated materials have been developed and utilized, with stable properties, easy modification, and sensitive response, enabling precise control of biological processes at the forefront of biomedical research. This review summarizes NIR responsive materials in ion channel regulation and elucidates their action mechanism in regulating ion channel‐related diseases. It is hoped that this review can provide foundation of research for future light‐stimulated materials, promote the application of light‐stimulated materials in biomedical engineering, and be useful for clinical disease treatment.
Funder
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province
Subject
Materials Chemistry,Organic Chemistry,Polymers and Plastics,Physical and Theoretical Chemistry,Condensed Matter Physics