# Artificial intelligence-driven nano-enhanced stem cell therapy for neurodegenerative diseases: from rational design to clinical translation

**Authors:** Nan Chen, Shichan Wang, Jiyong Liu, Xiaoting Zheng, Huifang Shang

PMC · DOI: 10.1186/s12951-026-04154-2 · Journal of Nanobiotechnology · 2026-02-19

## TL;DR

This paper explores how artificial intelligence can improve stem cell therapies for neurodegenerative diseases by optimizing nanomaterial design and treatment personalization.

## Contribution

The paper introduces a closed-loop system integrating AI, nanomaterials, and personalized data for enhanced stem cell therapy in neurodegenerative diseases.

## Key findings

- AI can optimize nanomaterial design to improve stem cell survival and targeted delivery.
- Machine learning can guide the differentiation of stem cells and control drug release.
- AI enables post-transplant tracking and prognosis management for personalized treatment.

## Abstract

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are progressive and incurable central nervous system disorders characterized by the accumulation of pathological proteins and the loss of neurons. Although stem cell transplantation offers a new treatment option, its clinical application is severely hindered due to imprecise delivery, low survival rate, and undirected differentiation. Many studies have used nanomaterials to enhance stem cell therapy. However, the rational design of these multifunctional nanomaterials often requires a large number of experiments and calculations to determine the optimal parameters. Meanwhile, the diagnosis of NDs and the design of nanomaterials are being profoundly influenced by artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven modeling. Based on these advancements, we propose that AI can guide personalized nano-enhanced stem cell therapies. This review explores how machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) can address the current challenges in stem cell therapy and nano-enhanced stem cell therapies. More importantly, it provides a systematic framework for integrating AI across the entire nano-enhanced stem cell therapy. We analyzed how AI can optimize the design of nanobiological materials, thereby enhancing the survival rate of stem cells, targeted delivery, directing differentiation, and controlling the release of loaded drugs. Additionally, we proposed that AI can be used for post-transplant tracking and prognosis management. Beyond summarizing parallel advancements, this review proposes a closed-loop system that integrates patient-specific data, AI-driven design, and real-time monitoring, aiming to advance truly personalized medicine for NDs.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** NDs (MESH:D019636), central nervous system disorders (MESH:D002493)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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