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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology
  • Biochemistry

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  • Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is a powerful technique combining nanotechnology and Raman spectroscopy.
  • SERS provides ultrasensitive and highly specific analytical capabilities.
  • Nucleic acids (NAs) are crucial biomolecules with diverse applications in sensing and nanotechnology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the relationship between SERS and nucleic acids (NAs).
  • To review the implementation of SERS in NA detection platforms.
  • To highlight the use of DNA nanotechnology in engineering SERS-active nanomaterials.

Main Methods:

  • Review of representative examples of SERS implementation in biosensing.
  • Integration of DNA as a biorecognition element onto plasmonic materials.
  • Utilizing structural DNA nanotechnology for nanomaterial engineering.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated SERS applications for NA detection.
  • Showcased DNA's role in SERS analysis of various analytes (metal ions, microorganisms).
  • Presented DNA nanotechnology for precise engineering of SERS-active nanomaterials.

Conclusions:

  • SERS is a versatile tool for NA detection and analysis.
  • DNA nanotechnology enables sophisticated design of SERS-active materials.
  • The synergy between SERS and NAs opens new avenues in advanced applications.