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  • Molecular Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Nanotechnology

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  • DNA is a versatile building block in molecular technology.
  • DNAzymes, catalytic DNA, show potential in diagnostics, therapeutics, and DNA nanotechnology.
  • Stimuli-responsive DNAzymes are crucial for advanced applications but require general design strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review rational design strategies for stimuli-responsive RNA-cleaving DNAzymes.
  • To focus on using modified and artificial nucleotides for controllable activation.
  • To provide a toolkit for molecular sensing and DNA nanotechnology.

Main Methods:

  • Sequence engineering and chemical modification of existing DNAzymes.
  • Utilizing modified and artificial nucleotides.
  • Discussing strategies like split DNAzyme reconstitution, strand cleavage/ligation, removable blocking oligonucleotides, labile protecting groups, and conformational switching.

Main Results:

  • Several rational design strategies for stimuli-responsive DNAzymes are presented.
  • These strategies enable externally controllable activation mechanisms.
  • The intrinsic catalytic activity of DNAzymes is maintained.

Conclusions:

  • Rational design of stimuli-responsive DNAzymes using modified nucleotides offers a valuable toolkit.
  • These engineered DNAzymes are suitable for advanced molecular sensing and DNA nanotechnology applications.
  • Controllable activation is key for expanding DNAzyme utility.