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ReviewInternational journal of nanomedicine2026

Janus Membranes as Multifunctional Nanostructures for Bone Defect Repair: Advances, Challenges, and Clinical Translation.

Jiachen Liu, Shuyan Liu, Rui Tan, Wenliao Chang, Zhuo Chen, Yimin Wang, Peng Zhou, Han Sun, Zhonghua Xu

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Review in International journal of nanomedicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Jiachen Liu *Articular Orthopaedics, Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, People's Republic of China.
Shuyan Liu *Articular Orthopaedics, Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, People's Republic of China.
Rui Tan *Articular Orthopaedics, Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, People's Republic of China.
Wenliao ChangArticular Orthopaedics, Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, People's Republic of China.
Zhuo ChenArticular Orthopaedics, Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, People's Republic of China.
Yimin WangArticular Orthopaedics, Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, People's Republic of China.
Peng ZhouArticular Orthopaedics, Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, People's Republic of China.
Han SunArticular Orthopaedics, Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0002-8186-2376
Zhonghua XuDepartment of Orthopedics, Affiliated Jintan Hospital of Jiangsu University, Changzhou, People's Republic of China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Bone defect repair, particularly for critically sized defects, remains a formidable clinical challenge owing to the limitations of conventional bone grafts and single-functional scaffolds. Janus membranes, with their asymmetric structure and capacity for multi-functional integration, offer an innovative "all-in-one" solution for bone tissue engineering. This review systematically outlines recent advancements in Janus membranes for bone repair, focusing on three core aspects: nanofabrication strategies for achieving asymmetric properties (eg wettability, charge, and porosity), multi-functional designs that mimic the natural periosteum for guided bone regeneration, antibacterial activity, soft-tissue integration, and haemostasis, and clinical translation potential along with future perspectives. This review summarises the progress in the use of Janus membranes as multi-functional nanostructures for bone regeneration. It systematically introduces the manufacturing techniques for Janus membranes, such as the layer-by-layer method and ion-modification approaches. Furthermore, it focuses on the dual-functional and multi-functional designs of Janus membranes and their integration with nanotechnology. In addition, we delve into the current challenges (eg complexity in manufacturing processes and limited research on material mechanical properties) and propose potential solutions, such as intelligent manufacturing (eg 3D printing) and dynamic response systems. This review provides a comprehensive reference for the field and promotes the clinical translation of Janus membranes.

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Bone RegenerationMembranes, ArtificialMultifunctional NanoparticlesNanostructuresTissue EngineeringTissue ScaffoldsAnimalsBone and BonesHumansMembranes, Artificialbone defect repairbone tissue engineeringJanus membranesmulti-functional integrationosteogenesis

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PMID41878124
PMCPMC13006338

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