Analytical Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 24, 2024
The
CRISPR/Cas
technology
shows
great
potential
in
molecular
detection
and
diagnostics.
However,
it
is
still
challenging
to
detect
multiple
targets
simultaneously
using
the
CRISPR-Cas
system.
Herein,
we
ingeniously
leverage
synergistic
effect
of
two
short
single-stranded
DNA
activators
construct
a
CRISPR/Cas12a-driven
electrochemical
sensing
platform
based
on
an
AND
logic
circuit
("AND"
LC-CRISPR)
for
simultaneous
dual
miRNAs.
Specifically,
exponential
amplification
reaction
products
triggered
by
dual-specific
miRNAs
are
designed
as
binary
inputs
bind
with
Cas12a/crRNA,
forming
activating
trans-cleavage
ability
CRISPR-Cas12a
Subsequently,
hairpin
probe
biogate
surface
functionalized
signal
(MB@HP-Fe-MOF)
cleaved
activated
Cas12a,
leading
release
encapsulated
electroactive
molecule
methylene
blue,
thereby
generating
strong
signal.
As
result,
this
"AND"
LC-CRISPR
platform,
requiring
only
single
crRNA
assembled
achieves
miRNA-155
miRNA-21
at
concentrations
low
3.2
fM.
Moreover,
allows
easy
adjustment
according
different
targets,
allowing
be
easily
expanded
analysis
diagnosis
other
multibiomarkers.
This
approach
demonstrates
promising
future
applications
intelligent
diagnostic
medicine.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 9, 2025
Abstract
Adenosine
triphosphate
(ATP),
the
primary
energy
currency
in
cells,
is
dynamically
regulated
across
different
subcellular
compartments.
The
ATP
interplay
between
mitochondria
and
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
underscores
their
coordinated
roles
various
biochemical
processes,
highlighting
necessity
for
precise
profiling
of
dynamics.
Here
we
present
an
exogenously
endogenously
dual‐regulated
DNA
nanodevice
spatiotemporally
selective,
subcellular‐compartment
specific
signal
amplification
sensing.
system
allows
exogenous
NIR
light‐controlled
spatiotemporal
localization
activation
aptamer
sensor
or
ER,
while
a
endogenous
enzyme
organelles
further
drives
via
consumption
molecular
beacon
fuels,
resulting
significantly
enhanced
sensitivity
spatial
precision
organelle
interest.
Furthermore,
demonstrate
application
this
robust
monitoring
fluctuations
ER
following
drug
interventions.
This
advancement
provides
powerful
tool
improving
our
understanding
cellular
energetics
at
level
holds
potential
development
targeted
therapeutics.
Abstract
DNA
nanostructures
with
diverse
biological
functions
have
made
significant
advancements
in
biomedical
applications.
However,
a
universal
strategy
for
the
efficient
production
of
is
still
lacking.
In
this
work,
facile
and
mild
method
presented
self‐assembling
polyethylenimine‐modified
carbon
dots
(PEI‐CDs)
into
nanospheres
called
CANs
at
room
temperature.
This
makes
universally
applicable
to
multiple
applications
involving
various
types
DNA.
Due
ultra‐small
size
strong
cationic
charge
PEI‐CDs,
exhibit
dense
structure
high
loading
capacity
encapsulated
while
providing
excellent
stability
by
protecting
from
enzymatic
hydrolysis.
Additionally,
Mg
2+
incorporated
form
Mg@CANs
which
enriches
performance
enables
subsequent
imaging
exogenous
.
Especially,
DNAzyme
logic
gate
system
that
contains
AND
OR
constructed
successfully
delivered
tumor
cells
vitro
vivo.
They
can
be
specifically
activated
endogenic
human
apurinic/apyrimidinic
endonuclease
1
recognize
expression
levels
miRNA‐21
miRNA‐155
sites
biocomputing.
A
versatile
pattern
delivery
flexible
circuits
miRNAs
are
developed.
Natural
and
artificial
enzyme
oxygen-generating
systems
for
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
are
developed
tumor
treatment,
yet
they
have
fallen
short
of
the
desired
efficacy.
Moreover,
both
enzymes
photosensitizers
usually
need
carriers
efficient
delivery
to
sites.
Here,
a
self-cascade-enhanced
multimodal
is
by
ingeniously
integrating
PDT
with
Zn
Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
20(1), С. 101017 - 101017
Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2025
Biological
nanotechnologies
based
on
functional
nanoplatforms
have
synergistically
catalyzed
the
emergence
of
cancer
therapies.
As
a
subtype
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs),
zeolitic
imidazolate
(ZIFs)
exploded
in
popularity
field
biomaterials
as
excellent
protective
materials
with
advantages
conformational
flexibility,
thermal
and
chemical
stability,
controllability.
With
these
superior
properties,
applications
ZIF-based
combination
various
therapies
for
treatment
grown
rapidly
recent
years,
showing
remarkable
achievements
great
potential.
This
review
elucidates
advancements
use
ZIFs
drug
delivery
agents
therapy.
The
structures,
synthesis
methods,
modifiers
used
oncotherapy
are
presented.
Recent
advances
application
nanoparticles
single
or
tumor
treatments
reviewed.
Furthermore,
future
prospects,
potential
limitations,
challenges
nanomaterials
discussed.
We
except
to
fully
explore
present
clear
outline
their
an
effective
help
them
achieve
early
clinical
application.
Abstract
Exosomes,
which
are
extracellular
vesicles
derived
from
endosomes,
play
a
crucial
role
in
mediating
intercellular
communication
and
widely
used
medical
diagnostics
drug
delivery.
Conventional
cryopreservation
strategies
can
damage
the
integrity
of
exosomes,
hindering
their
further
application
biomedical
field.
Here,
novel
approach
is
developed
for
exosome
storage,
shell
intact
exosomes
holding
(SHIELD),
packages
zeolite
imidazolate
frameworks‐8
(ZIF‐8)
as
protective
shell.
ZIF‐8
be
quickly
removed,
meanwhile,
inherent
morphology
biological
function
preserved,
thereby
mitigating
potential
biocompatible
risks
associated
with
ZIF‐8.
Notably,
SHIELD‐protected
maintained
cellular
uptake
capacity,
76%
original
protein
content
kept
even
after
being
stored
one
month.
Overall,
development
SHIELD
overcomes
challenges
traditional
techniques
preservation
broadens
applications
exosomes.
Analytical Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
96(6), С. 2620 - 2627
Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2024
The
CRISPR/Cas12a
system
is
a
revolutionary
genome
editing
technique
that
widely
employed
in
biosensing
and
molecular
diagnostics.
However,
there
are
few
reports
on
precisely
managing
the
trans-cleavage
activity
of
Cas12a
by
simple
modification
since
traditional
methods
to
manage
often
require
difficult
rigorous
regulation
core
components.
Hence,
we
developed
novel
regulatory
mechanism,
named
DNA
Robots
for
Enzyme
Activity
Management
(DREAM),
introducing
two
robots,
apurinic/apyrimidinic
site
(AP
site)
or
nick
target
activator.
First,
revealed
mechanism
how
DREAM
strategy
regulated
through
different
binding
affinities.
Second,
was
found
improve
selectivity
identifying
base
mismatch.
Third,
modular
biosensor
excision
repair
enzymes
based
utilizing
diversified
generation
ways
multi-signal
output
platform
such
as
fluorescence,
colorimetry,
visual
lateral
flow
strip
constructed.
Furthermore,
extended
logic
sensing
circuits
overcome
barrier
could
not
detect
simultaneously
single
tube.
Overall,
only
provided
new
prospects
programmable
systems
but
also
enabled
portable,
specific,
humanized
detection
with
great
potential
Allostery
is
a
fundamental
way
to
regulate
the
function
of
biomolecules
playing
crucial
roles
in
cell
metabolism
and
proliferation
deemed
second
secret
life.
Given
limited
understanding
structure
natural
allosteric
molecules,
development
artificial
molecules
brings
huge
opportunity
transform
mechanism
into
practical
applications.
In
this
study,
concept
bionics
introduced
design
an
DNA
switch
with
activity
site
based
on
two
aptamers
for
selective
inhibition
thrombin
activity.
Compared
single
aptamer,
possesses
significantly
enhanced
ability,
which
can
be
precisely
regulated
by
converting
states.
Moreover,
dynamic
further
subjected
control
threshold
circuit
realizing
automatic
concentration
determination
thrombin.
These
compelling
results
confirm
that
equipped
self-sensing
information-processing
modules
puts
new
slant
research
mechanisms
application
tactics
chemical
biomedical
fields.
Nucleic Acids Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
52(19), С. 11884 - 11894
Опубликована: Сен. 24, 2024
Abstract
CRISPR/Cas12a
system,
renowned
for
its
precise
recognition
and
efficient
nucleic
acid
cleavage
capabilities,
has
demonstrated
remarkable
performance
in
molecular
diagnostics
biosensing.
However,
the
reported
Cas12a
activity
regulation
methods
often
involved
intricate
CRISPR
RNA
(crRNA)
structural
adjustments
or
costly
chemical
modifications,
which
limited
their
applications.
Here,
we
a
unique
enzyme
engineering
strategy
using
flap
endonuclease
1
(FEN1)
to
regulate
accessibility
of
protospacer
adjacent
motif
(PAM)
module
double-stranded
DNA
activator
(FRAME).
By
identifying
three-base
overlapping
structure
between
target
inputs
substrate,
FEN1
selectively
cleaved
released
5′-flap
containing
‘TTTN’
sequence,
triggered
secondary
while
forming
nicked
PAM,
ultimately
achieving
sensitive
switching
Cas12a’s
activity.
The
FRAME
exemplified
‘two
birds
with
one
stone’
principle,
as
it
not
only
precisely
programmed
but
also
simultaneously
isothermal
cyclic
amplification.
Moreover,
was
applied
construct
sensing
platform
detecting
myeloperoxidase
miR-155,
high
sensitivity
specificity.
Importantly,
proved
versatility
multiple
targets
single
crRNA
without
redesign.
Collectively,
opens
up
novel
avenue
modulating
activity,
promising
immense
potential
realm
medical
diagnostics.