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DNA hydrogels offer tunable, stimuli-responsive platforms for advanced applications. These smart materials enable precise molecular recognition and adaptable functionalities, paving the way for innovative sensing technologies.

Keywords:
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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Polymer Chemistry

Background:

  • DNA hydrogels possess inherent stability, biocompatibility, and biodegradability.
  • Their tunable multifunctionality makes them suitable for drug delivery, tissue engineering, and cancer therapy.
  • Recent advancements focus on developing smart DNA hydrogels with stimuli-responsive properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively discuss the recognition capabilities of various DNA hydrogels.
  • To explore the alterations in physicochemical behaviors of DNA hydrogels upon target introduction.
  • To provide a vision for future sensing applications of DNA-based hydrogels.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on DNA hydrogel properties and functionalities.
  • Analysis of molecular recognition mechanisms within DNA hydrogel networks.
  • Discussion of stimuli-responsive transitions (gel-to-sol, sol-to-gel).

Main Results:

  • DNA hydrogels can be engineered with functional motifs (i-motif, aptamers, DNAzymes) for molecular recognition.
  • Physicochemical properties of DNA hydrogels change predictably in response to specific triggers.
  • The integration of functional motifs enhances the sensing potential of DNA hydrogels.

Conclusions:

  • DNA hydrogels represent a versatile platform for creating sophisticated smart materials.
  • Their molecular recognition capabilities and stimuli-responsive nature are key to advanced sensing applications.
  • Future research directions include further optimizing DNA hydrogels for enhanced sensitivity and specificity in biosensing.