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Xie S, Ai L, Cui C, Fu T, Cheng X, Qu F, Tan W. Functional Aptamer-Embedded Nanomaterials for Diagnostics and Therapeutics. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:9542-9560. [PMID: 33595277 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c19562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In the past decades, various nanomaterials with unique properties have been explored for bioapplications. Meanwhile, aptamers, generated from the systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment technology, are becoming an indispensable element in the design of functional nanomaterials because of their small size, high stability, and convenient modification, especially endowing nanomaterials with recognition capability to specific targets. Therefore, the incorporation of aptamers into nanomaterials offers an unprecedented opportunity in the research fields of diagnostics and therapeutics. Here, we focus on recent advances in aptamer-embedded nanomaterials for bioapplications. First, we briefly introduce the properties of nanomaterials that can be functionalized with aptamers. Then, the applications of aptamer-embedded nanomaterials in cellular analysis, imaging, targeted drug delivery, gene editing, and cancer diagnosis/therapy are discussed. Finally, we provide some perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that have arisen from this promising area.
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- Sitao Xie
- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310022, Zhejiang, China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, P. R. China
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- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310022, Zhejiang, China
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- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310022, Zhejiang, China
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- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310022, Zhejiang, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical, Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, P. R. China
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- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310022, Zhejiang, China
- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, P. R. China
- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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Wang D, Peng R, Peng Y, Deng Z, Xu F, Su Y, Wang P, Li L, Wang XQ, Ke Y, Tan W. Hierarchical Fabrication of DNA Wireframe Nanoarchitectures for Efficient Cancer Imaging and Targeted Therapy. ACS NANO 2020; 14:17365-17375. [PMID: 36350012 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c07495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Though small-molecule drugs play a crucial role in cancer treatment, intrinsic issues such as poor solubility and systematic toxicity have considerably mitigated their anticancer functions and caused unwanted side effects. To achieve satisfying therapeutic efficiency, it is essential to develop innovative targeting systems for precise and efficient delivery of anticancer drugs. In this work, a hierarchical self-assembly strategy was applied to fabricate a core-shell nanoarchitecture composed of a DNA octahedral wireframe and chemodrug-functionalized Sgc8c aptamer. The integrated enhanced permeability and retention effect of the DNA nanostructure and active targeting ability of the Sgc8c aptamer allowed the highly selective chemodrug delivery and in vivo efficient imaging and treatment. The advantage of our multifunctional nanostructure was further highlighted by its impressive serum stability, excellent accumulation ability, deep penetration capability, significantly improved therapeutic efficacy, and favorable biosafety. This study showed promising potential of such a core-shell DNA nanoarchitecture in precise drug loading control, drug delivery, and personal medicine.
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- Dan Wang
- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, People's Republic of China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, People's Republic of China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, People's Republic of China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, People's Republic of China
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, 1760 Haygood Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, United States
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine (IMM), Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, People's Republic of China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, People's Republic of China
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, 1760 Haygood Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, United States
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Molecular Medicine (IMM), Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Cancer and Basic Medicine (IBMC), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310022, People's Republic of China
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Zhu X, Qu B, Ying ZM, Liu JW, Wu Z, Yu RQ, Jiang JH. Cascade Circuits on Self-Assembled DNA Polymers for Targeted RNA Imaging In Vivo. Anal Chem 2020; 92:15953-15958. [PMID: 33275414 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c03400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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DNA molecular probes have emerged as a powerful tool for RNA imaging. Hurdles in cell-specific delivery and other issues such as insufficient stability, limited sensitivity, or slow reaction kinetics, however, hinder the further application of DNA molecular probes in vivo. Herein, we report an aptamer-tethered DNA polymer for cell-specific transportation and amplified imaging of RNA in vivo via a DNA cascade reaction. DNA polymers are constructed through an initiator-triggered hybridization chain reaction using two functional DNA monomers. The prepared DNA polymers show low cytotoxicity and good stability against nuclease degradation and enable cell-specific transportation of DNA circuits via aptamer-receptor binding. Moreover, assembling the reactants of hairpins C1 and C2 on the DNA polymers accelerates the response kinetics and improves the sensitivity of the cascade reaction. We also show that the DNA polymers enable efficient imaging of microRNA-21 in live cells and in vivo via intravenous injection. The DNA polymers provide a valuable platform for targeted and amplified RNA imaging in vivo, which holds great implications for early clinical diagnosis and therapy.
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- Xueli Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China.,Henan Province Function-Oriented Porous Materials Key Laboratory, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang 471934, Henan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China.,The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, School of Preclinical Medicine & Centre for Translational Medicine, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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