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Rationally Programming Nanomaterials with DNA for Biomedical Applications.

Liangcan He¹, Jing Mu², Oleg Gang^3,4

¹Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Faculty of Engineering National University of Singapore Singapore 117597 Singapore.

Advanced Science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)

|April 26, 2021

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DNA nanostructures offer programmable and scalable tools for advanced biomedical applications. This review highlights their design, fabrication, and potential in biosensing, bioimaging, drug delivery, and disease therapy.

Keywords:

DNA conjugation DNA nanostructures DNA origami biomedical applications dynamic clusters

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Nanotechnology
Molecular Biology

Background:

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) serves dual roles as genetic material and a structural component for nanoscale engineering.
DNA templating significantly improves the scalability, programmability, and functionality of self-assembled DNA nanostructures.
These advancements open avenues for diverse biomedical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the significance and benefits of using DNA for programming and fabricating nanostructures.
To summarize recent developments in the design and construction of DNA nanostructures.
To provide an overview of the biomedical applications of self-assembled DNA nanostructures.

Main Methods:

Highlighting the importance and advantages of DNA in nanostructure programming and fabrication.
Summarizing recent progress in DNA nanostructure design and construction (e.g., DNA-conjugated nanoparticles, DNA clusters, DNA origami).
Reviewing the biomedical applications of self-assembled DNA nanostructures.

Main Results:

DNA is a versatile tool for engineering and self-assembling nanostructures.
DNA templating enhances scalability, programmability, and functionality.
Progress includes DNA-conjugated nanoparticle systems, DNA-based clusters, extended organizations, and DNA origami-templated assemblies.
Significant potential exists for applications in biosensing, bioimaging, drug delivery, and disease therapy.

Conclusions:

Self-assembled DNA nanostructures are powerful platforms for advanced nanotechnology.
Their programmability and versatility are key to unlocking novel biomedical solutions.
Future perspectives focus on further expanding their applications in medicine and beyond.