Microneedle-Based Diagnosis and Treatment

Dear Colleagues,

Over the years, scientists have developed many methods to diagnose and treat skin diseases, monitoring the process of these diseases over time, and improving the therapeutic effects. Microneedle (MN) technologies have gained broad interests for biomedical applications, ranging from nanomaterials, cell, Chinese herb, or drug delivery to sensing and treating various skin diseases. Additionally, it permits body fluid extraction when inserted into tissues. The integration of MNs with other technologies, such as stimuli-responsive materials, facilitates precision drug delivery, dynamic monitoring, smart electronics and wearables, and closed-loop theranostic functions.

The importance of MNs has been recognized worldwide, and many scientists have explored their biomedical applications including sensors and treatments. This Special Issue aims to analyze recent advances in “Microneedle-Based Diagnosis and Treatment”. Topics include the following:

1. Microneedle-based sensors;
2. Microneedle-based wearables;
3. Microneedle-based glucose monitoring;
4. Biosensors based on various nanozymes;
5. Microneedle advances in sensors and treatment.

Prof. Dr. Jingyang Shan
Guest Editor

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