Applications of Aggregation-Induced Emission Materials in Immunology: From Diagnostics to Immunotherapy

Aggregation-induced emission (AIE) materials, due to their unique ability to significantly enhance optical emission in aggregated states, have demonstrated vast potential in immunology, particularly in early disease diagnosis and immunotherapy. AIE materials can serve as highly efficient fluorescent probes for biomarker detection, providing critical insights for early diagnosis. Additionally, they can act as cancer vaccines, enhancing the effectiveness of immunotherapy through photodynamic therapy, photothermal therapy, or activation of immune cells. This review highlights the applications of AIE materials in immunology, focusing on recent advancements in disease immune diagnostics and immunotherapy while also discussing the challenges they face and potential directions for future development.