Recent advances in the construction strategy, functional properties, and biosensing application of self-assembled triangular unit-based DNA nanostructures

M Duan, Y Chang, X Chen, Z Wang, S Wu… - Biotechnology Advances, 2024 - Elsevier
Research on self-assembled deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) nanostructures with different
shapes, sizes, and functions has recently made rapid progress owing to its biocompatibility …

Preparation, applications, and challenges of functional DNA nanomaterials

L Zhang, M Chu, C Ji, J Tan, Q Yuan - Nano Research, 2023 - Springer
As a carrier of genetic information, DNA is a versatile module for fabricating nanostructures
and nanodevices. Functional molecules could be integrated into DNA by precise base …

Improving DNA nanostructure stability: A review of the biomedical applications and approaches

M Nasiri, M Bahadorani, K Dellinger… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
DNA's programmable, predictable, and precise self-assembly properties enable structural
DNA nanotechnology. DNA nanostructures have a wide range of applications in drug …

Endogenously Activated and Self‐Reinforced DNA Lipid Nanodevice for Spatial‐Specific and High‐Contrast Imaging of MicroRNA in Cells and Animals

C Li, H Jia, W Zhao, R Wu, X Zhou… - Advanced Functional …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Tumor‐specific microRNA (miRNA) imaging strategies are critical for investigating
mechanisms associated with cancer progression; however, nonspecific signal leakage and …

Precise Preparation of Supramolecular Spherical Nucleic Acids for Nucleolin‐Targeted Gene Delivery

M Chen, S Miao, Y Zhang, X Chang… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Molecular spherical nucleic acids (m‐SNAs) are a second generation of spherical nucleic
acids (SNAs), which are of significance in potential application of targeted delivery of nucleic …

Tetrahedral DNA frameworks for biosensing and imaging analysis in living cells

Z Qi, C Wei, F Zhang, Z Wang, X Zuo - Nano Today, 2024 - Elsevier
DNA is the primary genetic material that is highly compatible with biological system, and its
intrinsic property of complementary base pairing can be programmed for analysis. However …

Porous framework materials for bioimaging and cancer therapy

M Jin, Y Zhao, ZJ Guan, Y Fang - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cancer remains one of the most pressing diseases in the world. Traditional treatments,
including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy still show certain limitations. Recently …

Tissue-engineered nanomaterials play diverse roles in bone injury repair

T Wan, M Zhang, HR Jiang, YC Zhang, XM Zhang… - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Nanomaterials with bone-mimicking characteristics and easily internalized by the cell could
create suitable microenvironments in which to regulate the therapeutic effects of bone …

Simultaneous imaging and visualizing the association of survivin mRNA and telomerase in living cells by using a dual-color encoded DNA nanomachine

C Zhao, L Zhang, Y Hu, C Nie, TT Chen… - Analytical …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Simultaneous imaging and especially visualizing the association of survivin mRNA and
telomerase in living cells are of great value for the diagnosis and prognosis of cancer …

A fluorescent aptasensor based on ZIF-8@ PdNCs and DNA-AgNCs for tobramycin detection in milk

X Wang, R Xu, Y Tian, X Gao, W Zhang, Z Sun… - Sensors and Actuators B …, 2023 - Elsevier
A novel ratiometric fluorescent aptasensor was constructed utilizing ZIF-8-encapsulated
palladium nanoclusters (ZIF-8@ PdNCs) as reference signals that emit blue fluorescence …