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  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • DNAzymes, selected via in vitro methods, exhibit catalytic activity dependent on cofactors.
  • Their properties enable versatile recognition and signal amplification for biosensing applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review significant achievements in utilizing DNAzymes for biosensors.
  • To highlight DNAzyme applications in logic gates, DNA walkers, and nanotherapeutics.

Main Methods:

  • In vitro selection for DNAzyme screening.
  • Integration of DNAzymes with nanomaterials for enhanced biosensor performance.
  • Design of DNAzymes for therapeutic applications targeting RNA molecules.

Main Results:

  • DNAzymes serve as effective recognition elements and signal amplifiers in various biosensor platforms (fluorescent, colorimetric, SERS, electrochemical, chemiluminescent).
  • DNAzymes have been engineered into functional components for molecular logic gates and DNA walkers.
  • DNAzyme-based nanotherapeutics demonstrate potential for down-regulating protein expression by targeting mRNA or viral RNA.

Conclusions:

  • DNAzymes are powerful molecular tools with diverse applications in biosensing, nanodevices, and therapeutics.
  • Their catalytic and recognition capabilities, combined with nanomaterials, offer novel solutions for diagnostics and disease treatment.