cellrika
Cellrika is a term used in biotechnology to describe engineered, cell-like structures that aim to mimic selective properties of living cells for research and potential medical applications. The term is not tied to a single universal definition and is used variably in the literature to refer to synthetic, compartmentalized systems that resemble aspects of cellular organization, such as membrane boundaries, metabolic-like activity, or controlled cargo handling.
Construction and materials commonly involve lipid–polymer hybrids that assemble into vesicle-like shells or protocell‑like compartments. These
Function and control are achieved by designing release or activation triggers. Release can be triggered by
Research into cellrika spans basic science and translational aims, including studies on stability, biocompatibility, targeting accuracy,