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Yongpeng Zhang¹, Xuan Liu¹, Siqi Hou¹

¹School of Control and Computer Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, China.

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Enzyme-controlled DNA systems enhance nanoparticle self-assembly for responsive nanomaterials. This approach enables advanced applications like molecular detection and targeted cancer therapy.

Keywords:

DNA cleavage Enzymes Nanoparticles Nanotechnology self-assembly

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Area of Science:

Nanomaterials Science
Biotechnology
Molecular Engineering

Background:

Nanoparticles exhibit valuable properties for nanomaterial research.
DNA-directed self-assembly creates complex nanoparticle superstructures.
Existing nanoparticle systems lack responsiveness to external molecular signals.

Purpose of the Study:

To review enzyme-controlled DNA/nanoparticle self-assembly.
To highlight the integration of enzyme logic with DNA nanotechnology.
To explore applications of responsive nanoparticle assemblies.

Main Methods:

Summarizing principles of enzyme-controlled DNA/nanoparticle self-assembly.
Reviewing literature on enzyme-programmed molecular systems.
Discussing the combination of enzyme logic and DNA nanotechnology.

Main Results:

Enzyme-controlled DNA systems offer enhanced flexibility in nanoparticle assembly.
These systems enable nanoparticle superstructures to respond to external molecular signals.
Applications span heavy metal detection, gene expression, and cancer therapy.

Conclusions:

Combining enzyme-controlled DNA systems with nanoparticles creates dynamic and responsive assemblies.
This technology holds significant promise for biosensing, diagnostics, and therapeutics.
Future developments in nanomaterials and enzyme circuits will drive further innovation.