The more than three decades of research in nucleic acid nanotechnology has led to the thrilling progress in rationally designed structures and artificial molecular devices with programmable functions and various appli...The more than three decades of research in nucleic acid nanotechnology has led to the thrilling progress in rationally designed structures and artificial molecular devices with programmable functions and various applications.Nucleic acid–based aggregates feature precise molecular recognition and sequence programmability,versatility,as well as marked biocompatibility,providing promising candidates for biomedical applications.In this minireview,we summarize the recent,successful efforts to construct and employ nucleic acid–based aggregates for biomedical applications,including drug delivery,bioimaging,biosensing,cell analysis,and combined cancer therapy.We also discuss the remaining challenges and opportunities in the field.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:22025201,32071389,31700871,51761145044,21721002National Basic Research Program of China,Grant/Award Numbers:2016YFA0201601,2018YFA0208900+4 种基金Beijing Municipal Science&TechnologyCommission,Grant/Award Number:Z191100004819008KeyResearch Program of Frontier Sciences,CAS,Grant/Award Number:QYZDBSSW-SLH029Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences,Grant/Award Number:XDB36000000CAS Interdisciplinary Innovation Team,and the K.C.Wong Education Foundation,Grant/Award Number:GJTD-2018-03Youth Innovation Promotion Association,CAS。
文摘The more than three decades of research in nucleic acid nanotechnology has led to the thrilling progress in rationally designed structures and artificial molecular devices with programmable functions and various applications.Nucleic acid–based aggregates feature precise molecular recognition and sequence programmability,versatility,as well as marked biocompatibility,providing promising candidates for biomedical applications.In this minireview,we summarize the recent,successful efforts to construct and employ nucleic acid–based aggregates for biomedical applications,including drug delivery,bioimaging,biosensing,cell analysis,and combined cancer therapy.We also discuss the remaining challenges and opportunities in the field.