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  • To discuss the design of effective NANPs using established nucleic acid research techniques.
  • To highlight the potential of NANPs in developing versatile nucleic acid therapeutics.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on nucleic acid nanoparticle applications.
  • Analysis of structure-function relationships in NANP formulations.
  • Exploration of strategies for regulated biological activities and immunorecognition.

Main Results:

  • NANPs facilitate coordinated cargo delivery due to their nucleic acid composition.
  • Challenges include NANP accumulation outside target tissues and potential off-target effects.
  • Developing NANPs with regulated activities and immunorecognition is a promising therapeutic avenue.

Conclusions:

  • NANPs represent an innovative technology with significant potential in medicine and basic science.
  • Further research is needed to overcome limitations and ensure safe and effective clinical translation.
  • Established nucleic acid research methods can guide the design of advanced NANP formulations.