New advances in biomaterial-based approaches to modulate the immune system are being
applied to treat cancer, infectious diseases, and autoimmunity. Particulate systems are …

The immune system can be a cure or cause of disease, fulfilling a protective role in attacking
cancer or pathogenic microbes but also causing tissue destruction in autoimmune disorders …

The development and widespread application of vaccines has been one of the most
significant achievements of modern medicine. Vaccines have not only been instrumental in …

Modulation of the immune system through the use of micro and nano carriers offers
opportunities in transplant tolerance, autoimmunity, infectious disease, and cancer. In …

Nanotechnology has recently gained traction in the medical field as a method of targeted
delivery and timed release of therapeutic drugs. As interest in this field grows, design …

Breakthroughs in materials engineering have accelerated the progress of immunotherapy in
preclinical studies. The interplay of chemistry and materials has resulted in improved …

Microparticulate systems are beginning to show promise for delivery of modulatory agents
for immunotherapeutic applications which modulate dendritic cell (DC) functions. Co …

Continued development of multivalent nanomaterials has provided opportunities for the
advancement of antigen-specific immunotherapies. New insights emerge when considering …

Engineering polymeric nanoparticles for their shape, size, surface chemistry, and
functionalization using various targeting molecules has shown improved biomedical …

Cancer immunotherapy is set to emerge as the future of cancer therapy. However, recent
immunotherapy trials in different cancers have yielded sub‐optimal results, with durable …