Faraday Discussions,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Ion
transport
through
biological
channels
is
influenced
not
only
by
the
structural
properties
of
themselves
but
also
composition
phospholipid
membrane,
which
acts
as
a
scaffold
for
these
nanochannels.
Drawing
inspiration
from
how
lipid
membrane
modulates
ion
currents,
seen
in
activation
K
JACS Au,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(2), P. 486 - 520
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Tetrahedral
framework
nucleic
acids
(tFNAs)
represent
a
promising
advancement
in
acid
nanotechnology
due
to
their
unique
structural
properties,
high
biocompatibility,
and
multifaceted
biomedical
applications.
Constructed
through
one-pot
annealing
method,
four
single-stranded
DNAs
self-assemble
into
stable,
three-dimensional
tetrahedral
nanostructures
with
enhanced
mechanical
robustness
physiological
stability,
resisting
enzymatic
degradation.
Their
ability
permeate
mammalian
cells
without
transfection
agents,
coupled
modifiable
surfaces,
positions
tFNAs
as
versatile
carriers
for
drug
gene
delivery
systems.
The
tFNA-based
platforms
exhibit
superior
therapeutic
efficacy,
including
antioxidative
anti-inflammatory
effects,
alongside
efficient
cellular
uptake
tissue
penetration.
These
features
underpin
role
precision
medicine,
enabling
targeted
of
diverse
agents
such
synthetic
compounds,
peptides,
acids.
Additionally,
demonstrate
significant
potential
regenerative
immune
modulation,
antibacterial
strategies,
oncology.
By
addressing
challenges
translational
integration,
stand
poised
accelerate
the
development
research
clinical
applications,
fostering
novel
therapies
enhancing
outcomes
across
wide
spectrum
diseases.
This
Perspective
thoroughly
details
attributes
applications
critically
evaluates
tFNAs'
potential,
outlining
inherent
implementation
exploring
solutions
these
obstacles.
Chem & Bio Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2(3), P. 171 - 181
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Advancements
in
cell
separation
are
essential
for
understanding
cellular
phenotypes
and
functions,
with
implications
both
research
therapeutic
applications.
This
review
examines
the
evolution
of
techniques,
categorizing
them
into
physical
affinity-based
methods,
a
primary
focus
on
latter
due
to
its
high
specificity.
Among
affinity
DNA
nanomaterials
have
emerged
as
powerful
tools
biomolecular
recognition
owing
their
unique
properties
diverse
range
nanostructures.
We
discuss
various
nanomaterials,
including
linear
aptamers,
multivalent
constructs,
origami,
hydrogels
roles
separation.
Each
section
highlights
distinctive
characteristics
these
nanostructures,
providing
examples
from
recent
studies
that
demonstrate
applications
isolation
release.
also
compare
four
outlining
individual
contributions
identifying
remaining
challenges
opportunities
further
development.
conclude
nanotechnology
holds
great
promise
transformative
solution
separation,
particularly
context
personalized
therapeutics.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 7, 2025
Abstract
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
a
chronic
joint
disease
that
causes
gradual
deterioration
of
articular
cartilage.
A
major
challenge
in
OA
treatment
the
limited
penetration
and
delivery
efficiency
drugs
to
cartilage
chondrocytes
due
rapid
clearance
through
synovial
fluid
joints
osmotic
barrier
extracellular
matrix
(ECM).
To
address
this
issue,
novel
tetrahedral
framework
nucleic
acid
(tFNA)‐based
nanomedicine
system
(tFNA‐2WL)
first
synthesized
with
excellent
permeability
perfect
chondrocyte
endocytosis
properties.
After
being
loaded
ginsenoside
Rb1
(Gin),
tFNA‐2WL&Gin
complex
not
only
penetrates
but
also
accumulates
menisci,
ligaments,
capsules,
thus
prolonging
residence
time
Gin
rat
knees.
In
vitro,
effectively
promotes
chondrogenesis,
inhibits
degradation
by
reducing
apoptosis,
scavenges
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
outperforming
free
Gin.
rats,
restores
gait,
reduces
osteophyte
formation,
inflammation
hypertrophy,
protects
from
further
damage
more
than
other
nanomedicines.
These
results
demonstrate
feasibility
tFNA‐2WL
improving
pharmacokinetics
efficacy
highlight
favorable
curative
effects
for
OA,
offering
promising
paradigm
translational
medicine.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
Proteolysis-targeting
chimeras
(PROTACs)
are
dual-functional
molecules
composed
of
a
protein
interest
(POI)
ligand
and
an
E3
ligase
connected
by
linker,
which
can
recruit
POI
ligases
simultaneously,
thereby
inducing
the
degradation
showing
great
potential
in
disease
treatment.
A
challenge
developing
PROTACs
is
design
linkers
modification
ligands
to
establish
multifunctional
platform
that
enhances
efficiency
antitumor
activity.
As
programmable
modifiable
nanomaterial,
DNA
tetrahedron
precisely
assemble
selectively
recognize
flexibly
adjust
distance
between
molecules,
making
them
ideal
linkers.
Herein,
we
developed
multivalent
PROTAC
based
on
tetrahedron,
named
AS-TD2-PRO.
Using
as
combined
modules
targeting
tumor
cells,
recognizing
ligases,
multiple
together.
We
took
undruggable
target
signal
transducer
activator
transcription
3
(STAT3),
associated
with
etiology
progression
variety
malignant
tumors,
example
this
study.
AS-TD2-PRO
two
STAT3
recognition
demonstrated
good
enhancing
tumor-specific
compared
traditional
bivalent
PROTACs.
Furthermore,
mouse
model,
superior
therapeutic
activity
was
observed.
Overall,
tetrahedron-driven
both
serve
proof
principle
for
introduce
promising
avenue
cancer
treatment
strategies.
Macromolecular Bioscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Osteoporotic
bone
regeneration
is
challenging
due
to
impaired
formation.
Tetrahedral
DNA
nanostructures
(TDN),
promising
nucleic
acid
nanomaterials,
have
garnered
attention
for
their
potential
in
osteoporotic
mandibular
owing
ability
enhance
cellular
activity
and
promote
osteogenic
differentiation.
Osteoblasts
play
a
critical
role
regeneration;
however,
intracellular
delivery
of
TDN
into
osteoblasts
remains
difficult.
In
this
study,
novel
osteoblast-targeted
CH6
aptamer-functionalized
(TDN-CH6)
aimed
develop
regeneration.
This
results
demonstrated
that
TDN-CH6
exhibits
superior
osteoblast
specificity
efficient
recruitment
fracture
sites.
Furthermore,
significantly
enhances
differentiation
compared
alone.
Notably,
Gelatin
Methacryloyl
(GelMA)
hydrogels
incorporating
shows
improved
biological
performance
are
favorable
regeneration,
suggesting
platform
represents
strategy
addressing
complex
defects.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 9, 2025
Late-stage
diagnosis
is
a
major
contributor
to
cancer
mortality
and
thus
leads
increased
fatality,
making
early
detection
crucial
for
improving
survival
rates.
Circulating
tumor
cells
(CTC),
detectable
before
primary
tumors
become
clinically
apparent,
have
emerged
as
vital
biomarkers
the
identification
of
aggressive
cancers.
Here,
develop
single-atom
nanozyme
integrated
nanoarray
3D
nano-biointerface
ultrasensitive
electrochemical
screening
CTCs
from
hepatocellular
carcinoma.
This
cytosensor
capable
identifying
CTC
at
single-cell
level,
achieving
an
impressive
area
under
curve
0.96
in
receiver
operating
characteristics,
comparable
simulated
multi-indicator
diagnostic
strategies.
strategy
shows
great
potential
non-invasive
carcinoma
promising
be
applied
universally
diagnosis.
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 4, 2025
Circulating
tumor
cells
(CTCs)
have
emerged
as
critical
biomarkers
in
liquid
biopsy
for
noninvasive
diagnosis
and
real-time
monitoring
of
cancer
progression.
However,
the
isolation
CTCs
is
often
required
before
detection
due
to
their
ultralow
abundance
peripheral
blood.
These
processes
are
typically
time-consuming
prone
cell
loss,
which
limits
utility
CTC-based
biopsy.
Herein,
we
present
a
DNA
network-based
diagnostic
system
that
enables
specific
recognition,
selective
enrichment,
accurate
directly
from
blood
samples.
The
network
comprises
ultralong
chains
embedded
with
polyvalent
aptamers
fluorescence
modules.
selectively
bind
epithelial
adhesion
molecule
(EpCAM)
on
CTC
membrane,
facilitating
enrichment
through
base
pairing-driven
formation.
This
semiquantitatively
detects
expression
level
cancer-associated
microRNA
within
using
ratiometric
imaging
based
chemical
assembly
two
In
clinical
samples,
this
achieves
100%
precision
96%
accuracy
distinguishing
breast
patients
healthy
donors,
highlighting
its
promising
potential
diagnosis.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(35)
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
The
transport
of
ions
through
biological
ion
channels
is
regulated
not
only
by
their
structural
characteristics
but
also
the
composition
phospholipid
membrane,
which
serves
as
a
carrier
for
nanochannels.
Inspired
modulation
currents
lipid
membrane
composition,
exemplified
activation
K