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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Nanomaterials possess unique properties for bioapplications.
  • Aptamers, generated via SELEX, are crucial for functionalizing nanomaterials.
  • Aptamers provide specific target recognition, enhancing nanomaterial utility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advances in aptamer-embedded nanomaterials for bioapplications.
  • To discuss the properties of nanomaterials suitable for aptamer functionalization.
  • To explore the diverse applications of these hybrid materials in medicine and biology.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of aptamer-embedded nanomaterials.
  • Discussion of nanomaterial properties relevant to aptamer conjugation.
  • Analysis of applications in cellular analysis, imaging, drug delivery, gene editing, and cancer therapy.

Main Results:

  • Aptamer functionalization significantly enhances nanomaterial specificity and functionality.
  • Aptamer-embedded nanomaterials are effective in cellular analysis, bioimaging, and targeted therapies.
  • Successful applications demonstrated in diagnostics and therapeutics, including cancer treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Aptamer-embedded nanomaterials represent a powerful platform for advanced bioapplications.
  • This field presents significant opportunities for innovation in diagnostics and therapeutics.
  • Future research should address challenges to fully realize the potential of these materials.