Mesenchymal stem cell membrane-coated nanoconstructs: why have they not yet found a home in clinical practice?

A newly developed drug-delivery method involves using cell membranes to encapsulate drug-loaded nanoparticles, creating biomimetic ‘nanodecoys’ . These novel nanoparticulate drug-delivery vehicles have significantly improved the functionality of nano-based approaches by facilitating their efficient movement through the human body and hold much promise for application in diagnostics and medical purposes. To serve effectively in diagnostic applications, nanodecoys can be designed to specifically trap biomolecules, such as proteins, nucleic acids, or small molecules, that act as diagnostic markers for different illnesses