Perspective of smart nanocapsule swallowable laser-guided for integrated sensing and crispr-mediated cancer gene editing.
Current therapeutic techniques for cancer often lack specificity.
APA
Taha BA, Addie AJ, et al. (2026). Perspective of smart nanocapsule swallowable laser-guided for integrated sensing and crispr-mediated cancer gene editing.. Cancer gene therapy, 33(3), 351-365. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41417-026-01004-z
MLA
Taha BA, et al.. "Perspective of smart nanocapsule swallowable laser-guided for integrated sensing and crispr-mediated cancer gene editing.." Cancer gene therapy, vol. 33, no. 3, 2026, pp. 351-365.
PMID
41714766
Abstract
Current therapeutic techniques for cancer often lack specificity. They also cause systemic toxicity and lack genetic control. Thus, cancer ranks among the most complex and crucial global health issues. The novel concept of smart nanocapsules is discussed in this Perspective. These oral medications modify genes using CRISPR technology and integrate biosensing and laser-guided activation to enable more personalized cancer therapies. The creation of these versatile nanocapsules is driven by three objectives. First, they aim to enable controlled gene editing in the gastrointestinal tract. Second, they deliver treatments to specific target areas. Third, they detect tumors in real time. Nanocapsules equipped with biosensing components provide microenvironmental input. An external laser can trigger the release of light-absorbing agents. Moreover, these features reduce off-target effects and allow spatiotemporal precision, thhe enteric-coated architecture ensures oral stability. Surface functionalization enhances selective tumor accumulation. AI-guided control algorithms can manage diagnostic interpretation and activation. The CRISPR-based cancer medicines offer the potential for improved safety, specificity, and translational use in the future. Combining advanced nanotechnology, gene editing, and AI-guided control could create innovative solutions.
MeSH Terms
Humans; Gene Editing; Nanocapsules; Neoplasms; CRISPR-Cas Systems; Lasers; Biosensing Techniques; Animals; Genetic Therapy