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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology

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  • DNA nanostructures (DNs) are promising for targeted biomedical applications but suffer from poor stability in physiological conditions.
  • Existing protective coatings can enhance DN stability but often hinder ligand-receptor interactions, reducing efficacy.
  • Developing stable and functional DNs requires balancing structural integrity with biological accessibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To engineer novel protective coatings for DNA nanostructures that enhance stability while preserving receptor-specific cell binding.
  • To explore the impact of coating parameters like lysine valency, PEG molecular weight, and grafting density on DN performance.
  • To establish a design framework for creating robust, targeted DNA nanodevices.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis and screening of a 36-member library of polyethylene glycol (PEG)-grafted oligolysine coatings.
  • Characterization of DN coating affinity and cargo stability using quantitative assays.
  • Evaluation of antibody-functionalized coated DNs for Fcγ receptor engagement on dendritic cells (DC2.4).
  • Application of statistical modeling to identify optimal multiparametric design combinations.

Main Results:

  • Identified three PEG-grafted oligolysine formulations with ~6-fold higher DN binding affinity and ~30-fold greater cargo stability compared to K10-b-PEG5k.
  • Demonstrated that antibody-functionalized coated DNs achieved a 12-fold increase in binding specificity to Fcγ receptors on DC2.4 cells.
  • Statistical modeling confirmed that optimal performance relies on the coordinated optimization of multiple coating parameters.

Conclusions:

  • Polyethylene glycol (PEG)-grafted oligolysine coatings offer a dual benefit of enhanced DNA nanostructure stability and preserved receptor-specific binding.
  • These novel coatings significantly outperform traditional K10-b-PEG5k, addressing key limitations in DN applications.
  • The findings provide a design framework for engineering advanced, biostable DNA nanodevices for diverse biological and therapeutic applications.