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Ali AA, You M. DNA-modulated dimerization and oligomerization of cell membrane receptors. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:10265-10279. [PMID: 39190295 PMCID: PMC11415102 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc03077j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
Abstract
DNA-based nanostructures and nanodevices have recently been employed for a broad range of applications in modulating the assemblies and interaction patterns of different cell membrane receptors. These versatile nanodevices can be rationally designed with modular structures, easily programmed and tweaked such that they may act as smart chemical biology and cell biology tools to reveal insights into complicated cellular signaling processes. Their outstanding in vitro and cellular features have also begun to be further validated for some in vivo applications and demonstrated their great biomedical potential. In this review, we will highlight some key current advances in the molecular engineering and biological applications of DNA-based functional nanodevices, with a focus on how these tools have been used to respond and modulate membrane receptor dimerizations and/or oligomerizations, as a way to control cellular signaling processes. Some current challenges and future directions to further develop and apply these DNA nanodevices will also be discussed.
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- Ahsan Ausaf Ali
- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
- Molecular and Cellular Biology Graduate Program, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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Dai Y, Inagaki NF, Ueki R, Sando S, Hasegawa K, Ito T. Hepatocyte Growth Factor DNA Aptamer for Prevention of Postoperative Peritoneal Adhesion via Enhancement of Fibrinolysis and Inhibition of Mesothelial Mesenchymal Transition. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:4679-4689. [PMID: 38963794 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.4c00507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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Postoperative peritoneal adhesion (PPA) is a prevalent complication of abdominal surgery, posing a significant hindrance to postsurgical recovery. Although several strategies have been developed to alleviate and prevent adhesions, their efficacy remains unsatisfactory. For the first time, we studied the therapeutic effect and mechanism of our recently developed thermally stable oligonucleotide-based mimetics of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF DNA aptamer) to prevent PPA. The HGF DNA aptamer effectively inhibited canonical TGF-β1 signaling transduction, partially suppressing mesothelial mesenchymal transition. Additionally, the aptamer, respectively, upregulated and downregulated the expression of tissue plasminogen activator and plasminogen activator inhibitor 1, thereby enhancing fibrinolytic activity. As a pleiotropic factor, the HGF DNA aptamer also enhanced the migratory and proliferative capacities of mesothelial cells. Finally, the aptamer demonstrated a higher level of effectiveness in preventing PPAs than the commercially available antiperitoneal adhesion barrier, Seprafilm. Due to its therapeutic benefits, excellent stability, biosafety, cost-effectiveness, and versatility, the HGF DNA aptamer demonstrates promise for preventing PPA in future clinical settings.
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- Yizhou Dai
- Department of Chemical System Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
- Department of Bioengineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Department of Chemical System Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry & Biotechnology, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Department of Bioengineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
- Department of Chemistry & Biotechnology, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Chemical System Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
- Department of Bioengineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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Qi C, Li W, Luo Y, Ni S, Ji M, Wang Z, Zhang T, Bai X, Tang J, Yuan B, Liu K. Selective inhibition of c-Met signaling pathways with a bispecific DNA nanoconnector for the targeted therapy of cancer. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 273:133134. [PMID: 38876234 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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Hepatocyte growth factor receptor (c-Met) is a suitable molecular target for the targeted therapy of cancer. Novel c-Met-targeting drugs need to be developed because conventional small-molecule inhibitors and antibodies of c-Met have some limitations. To synthesize such drugs, we developed a bispecific DNA nanoconnector (STPA) to inhibit c-Met function. STPA was constructed by using DNA triangular prism as a scaffold and aptamers as binding molecules. After c-Met-specific SL1 and nucleolin-specific AS1411 aptamers were integrated with STPA, STPA could bind to c-Met and nucleolin on the cell membrane. This led to the formation of the c-Met/STPA/nucleolin complex, which in turn blocked c-Met activation. In vitro experiments showed that STPA could not only inhibit the c-Met signaling pathways but also facilitate c-Met degradation through lysosomes. STPA also inhibited c-Met-promoted cell migration, invasion, and proliferation. The results of in vivo experiments showed that STPA could specifically target to tumor site in xenograft mouse model, and inhibit tumor growth with low toxicity by downregulating c-Met pathways. This study provided a novel and simple strategy to develop c-Met-targeting drugs for the targeted therapy of cancer.
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- Cuihua Qi
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China; State Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention & Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China; Henan Provincial Cooperative Innovation Center for Cancer Chemoprevention, Zhengzhou 450000, Henan, China; State Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention & Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China; Henan Provincial Cooperative Innovation Center for Cancer Chemoprevention, Zhengzhou 450000, Henan, China; State Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention & Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China; China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou 450003, Henan, China; Cancer Chemoprevention International Collaboration Laboratory, Zhengzhou 450000, Henan, China
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Tang J, Qi C, Bai X, Ji M, Wang Z, Luo Y, Ni S, Zhang T, Liu K, Yuan B. Cell Membrane-Anchored DNA Nanoinhibitor for Inhibition of Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Signaling Pathways via Steric Hindrance and Lysosome-Induced Protein Degradation. ACS Pharmacol Transl Sci 2024; 7:110-119. [PMID: 38230289 PMCID: PMC10789140 DOI: 10.1021/acsptsci.3c00190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) plays a crucial role in cancer progression, and it has been identified as a key drug target for cancer targeted therapy. Although traditional RTK-targeting drugs are effective, there are some limitations that potentially hinder the further development of RTK-targeting drugs. Therefore, it is urgently needed to develop novel, simple, and general RTK-targeting inhibitors with a new mechanism of action for cancer targeted therapy. Here, a cell membrane-anchored RTK-targeting DNA nanoinhibitor is developed to inhibit RTK function. By using a DNA tetrahedron as a framework, RTK-specific aptamers as the recognition elements, and cholesterol as anchoring molecules, this DNA nanoinhibitor could rapidly anchor on the cell membrane and specifically bind to RTK. Compared with traditional RTK-targeting inhibitors, this DNA nanoinhibitor does not need to bind at a limited domain on RTK, which increases the possibilities of developing RTK inhibitors. With the cellular-mesenchymal to epithelial transition factor (c-Met) as a target RTK, the DNA nanoinhibitor can not only induce steric hindrance effects to inhibit c-Met activation but also reduce the c-Met level via lysosome-mediated protein degradation and thus inhibition of c-Met signaling pathways and related cell behaviors. Moreover, the DNA nanoinhibitor is feasible for other RTKs by just replacing aptamers. This work may provide a novel, simple, and general RTK-targeting nanoinhibitor and possess great value in RTK-targeted cancer therapy.
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- Jinlu Tang
- School
of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- School
of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- School
of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- School
of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- School
of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- School
of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- School
of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- School
of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- School
of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
- Henan
Provincial Cooperative Innovation Center for Cancer Chemoprevention, Zhengzhou 450000, Henan, China
- State
Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention & Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
- China-US
(Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou 450003, Henan, China
- Cancer
Chemoprevention International Collaboration Laboratory, Zhengzhou 450000, Henan, China
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- School
of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
- Henan
Provincial Cooperative Innovation Center for Cancer Chemoprevention, Zhengzhou 450000, Henan, China
- State
Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention & Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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Liao C, Guan Y, Zheng J, Wang X, Wang M, Zhu Z, Peng Q, Wang HH, Li M. Development of synthetic modulator enabling long-term propagation and neurogenesis of human embryonic stem cell-derived neural progenitor cells. Biol Res 2023; 56:59. [PMID: 37951961 PMCID: PMC10638775 DOI: 10.1186/s40659-023-00471-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Neural progenitor cells (NPCs) are essential for in vitro drug screening and cell-based therapies for brain-related disorders, necessitating well-defined and reproducible culture systems. Current strategies employing protein growth factors pose challenges in terms of both reproducibility and cost. In this study, we developed a novel DNA-based modulator to regulate FGFR signaling in NPCs, thereby facilitating the long-term maintenance of stemness and promoting neurogenesis. This DNA-based FGFR-agonist effectively stimulated FGFR1 phosphorylation and activated the downstream ERK signaling pathway in human embryonic stem cell (HESC)-derived NPCs. We replaced the basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in the culture medium with our DNA-based FGFR-agonist to artificially modulate FGFR signaling in NPCs. Utilizing a combination of cell experiments and bioinformatics analyses, we showed that our FGFR-agonist could enhance NPC proliferation, direct migration, and promote neurosphere formation, thus mimicking the functions of bFGF. Notably, transcriptomic analysis indicated that the FGFR-agonist could specifically influence the transcriptional program associated with stemness while maintaining the neuronal differentiation program, closely resembling the effects of bFGF. Furthermore, our culture conditions allowed for the successful propagation of NPCs through over 50 passages while retaining their ability to efficiently differentiate into neurons. Collectively, our approach offers a highly effective method for expanding NPCs, thereby providing new avenues for disease-in-dish research and drug screening aimed at combating neural degeneration.
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- Ceheng Liao
- College of Biology, Hunan University, 27 Tianma Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China
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- Joint Institute of Tobacco and Health, 367 Hongjin Road, Wuhua District, Kunming, 650202, Yunnan, China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, 27 Tianma Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, 27 Tianma Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, 27 Tianma Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China
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- Joint Institute of Tobacco and Health, 367 Hongjin Road, Wuhua District, Kunming, 650202, Yunnan, China
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- Joint Institute of Tobacco and Health, 367 Hongjin Road, Wuhua District, Kunming, 650202, Yunnan, China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, 27 Tianma Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China.
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- Joint Institute of Tobacco and Health, 367 Hongjin Road, Wuhua District, Kunming, 650202, Yunnan, China.
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Liu H, Baeumler TA, Nakamura K, Okada Y, Cho S, Eguchi A, Kuroda D, Tsumoto K, Ueki R, Sando S. An Engineered Synthetic Receptor-Aptamer Pair for an Artificial Signal Transduction System. ACS NANO 2023; 17:9039-9048. [PMID: 37154259 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c11744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Cell membrane receptors regulate cellular responses through sensing extracellular environmental signals and subsequently transducing them. Receptor engineering provides a means of directing cells to react to a designated external cue and exert programmed functions. However, rational design and precise modulation of receptor signaling activity remain challenging. Here, we report an aptamer-based signal transduction system and its applications in controlling and customizing the functions of engineered receptors. A previously reported membrane receptor-aptamer pair was used to design a synthetic receptor system that transduces cell signaling depending on exogenous aptamer input. To eliminate the cross-reactivity of the receptor with its native ligand, the extracellular domain of the receptor was engineered to ensure that the receptor was solely activated by the DNA aptamer. The present system features tunability in the signaling output level using aptamer ligands with different receptor dimerization propensities. In addition, the functional programmability of DNA aptamers enables the modular sensing of extracellular molecules without the need for genetic engineering of the receptor.
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- Research Center for Drug and Vaccine Development National Institute of Infectious Diseases, 1-23-1, Toyama, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8640, Japan
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- The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, 4-6-1 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8639, Japan
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Yu L, Ma Z, He Q. Dynamic DNA Nanostructures for Cell Manipulation. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:562-576. [PMID: 36592368 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c01204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Dynamic DNA nanostructures are DNA nanostructures with reconfigurable elements that can undergo structural transformations in response to specific stimuli. Thus, anchoring dynamic DNA nanostructures on cell membranes is an attractive and promising strategy for well-controlled cell manipulation. Here, we review the latest progress in dynamic DNA nanostructures for cell manipulation. Commonly used mechanisms for dynamic DNA nanostructures are first introduced. Subsequently, we summarize the anchoring strategies for dynamic DNA nanostructures on cell membranes and list possible applications (including programming cell membrane receptors, controlling ligand activity and drug delivery, capturing and releasing cells, and assembling cells into clusters). Finally, insights into the remaining challenges are presented.
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- Lu Yu
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The First People's Hospital of Changde City, Renmin Middle Road 818, Changde, Hunan 415000, P. R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First People's Hospital of Changde City, Renmin Middle Road 818, Changde, Hunan 415000, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road 800, Shanghai 200000, P. R. China
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Wang M, Yang D, Lu Q, Liu L, Cai Z, Wang Y, Wang HH, Wang P, Nie Z. Spatially Reprogramed Receptor Organization to Switch Cell Behavior Using a DNA Origami-Templated Aptamer Nanoarray. NANO LETTERS 2022; 22:8445-8454. [PMID: 36255126 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c02489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Receptor oligomerization is a highly complex molecular process that modulates divergent cell signaling. However, there is a lack of molecular tools for systematically interrogating how receptor oligomerization governs the signaling response. Here, we developed a DNA origami-templated aptamer nanoarray (DOTA) that enables precise programming of the oligomerization of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTK) with defined valency, distribution, and stoichiometry at the ligand-receptor interface. The DOTA allows for advanced receptor manipulations by arraying either monomeric aptamer ligands (mALs) that oligamerize receptor monomers to elicit artificial signaling or dimeric aptamer ligands (dALs) that preorganize the receptor dimer to recapitulate natural activation. We demonstrated that the multivalency and nanoscale spacing of receptor oligomerization coordinately influence the activation level of receptor tyrosine kinase signaling. Furthermore, we illustrated that DOTA-modulated receptor oligomerization could function as a signaling switch to promote the transition from epithelia to mesenchymal-like cells, demonstrating robust control over cellular behaviors. Together, we present a versatile all-in-one DNA nanoplatform for the systematical investigation and regulation of receptor-mediated cellular response.
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- Miao Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, P. R. China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Nanomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China
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- GeneMind Biosciences Company Limited, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, P. R. China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Nanomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, P. R. China
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Tang R, Fu Y, Gong B, Fan Y, Wang H, Huang Y, Nie Z, Wei P. A Chimeric Conjugate of Antibody and Programmable DNA Nanoassembly Smartly Activates T Cells for Precise Cancer Cell Targeting. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202205902. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202205902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Rui Tang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering College of Biology Hunan University Changsha 410082 P. R. China
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- Center for Quantitative Biology and Peking-Tsinghua Joint Center for Life Sciences Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies Peking University Beijing 100871 China
- Center for Cell and Gene Circuit Design CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences Shenzhen 518055 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering College of Biology Hunan University Changsha 410082 P. R. China
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- Center for Quantitative Biology and Peking-Tsinghua Joint Center for Life Sciences Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies Peking University Beijing 100871 China
- Center for Cell and Gene Circuit Design CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences Shenzhen 518055 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering College of Biology Hunan University Changsha 410082 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering College of Biology Hunan University Changsha 410082 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering College of Biology Hunan University Changsha 410082 P. R. China
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- Center for Quantitative Biology and Peking-Tsinghua Joint Center for Life Sciences Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies Peking University Beijing 100871 China
- Center for Cell and Gene Circuit Design CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences Shenzhen 518055 China
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Tang R, Fu YH, Gong B, Fan YY, Wang HH, Huang Y, Nie Z, Wei P. A Chimeric Conjugate of Antibody and Programmable DNA Nanoassembly Smartly Activates T cell for Precise Cancer Cell Targeting. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202205902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Rui Tang
- Hunan University State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomacromolecular Chemical Biology CHINA
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- Peking University Center for Quantitative Biology and Peking-Tsinghua Joint Center for Life Sciences, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies CHINA
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- Hunan University Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineerin CHINA
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- Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences Center for Cell and Gene Circuit Design, CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology CHINA
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- Hunan University State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, CHINA
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- Hunan University State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomacromolecular Chemical Biology, CHINA
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- Hunan University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Yuelushan, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P.R.China 410082 Changsha CHINA
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- Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences Center for Cell and Gene Circuit Design, CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology CHINA
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Liu S, Li S, Lin J, Li J, Yang H. Aptamer-Induced-Dimerization Strategy Attenuates AβO Toxicity through Modulating the Trophic Activity of PrP C Signaling. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:9264-9270. [PMID: 35583938 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c00287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Current therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer's disease (AD) mainly focus on amyloid β oligomer (AβO) formation or clearance. However, most of them have failed to yield good clinical results. There is an urgent need to explore an alternative therapeutic target for AD treatments. Recent studies have indicated that the cellular prion protein (PrPC) is one of the cell-surface receptors of AβO that mediates related neurotoxicity. Besides, as a neuroprotective protein, the dimerization of PrPC seems to be critical for its trophic activity. We presume that modulating PrPC receptor activity could be another potential approach to abrogate AβO toxicity. In the present work, using an aptamer-induced dimerization (AID) strategy, we enforce PrPC dimerization and modulate its neurotrophic signaling. The AID strategy can attenuate AβO toxic action by (i) interfering with AβO-PrPC interaction and promoting neuroprotective shedding of PrPC; (ii) preventing the AβO-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and the caspase-3-induced apoptosis; and (iii) reducing the secretion of inflammatory cytokines and relieving the neuroinflammation microenvironment. Our findings suggest that the strategy targeting PrPC signaling may shed light on validating new therapeutic strategies in AD.
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- Shuya Liu
- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China.,College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
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Ma Y, Guo Z, Fan C, Chen J, Xu S, Liu Z. Rationally Screened and Designed ABCG2-Binding Aptamers for Targeting Cancer Stem Cells and Reversing Multidrug Resistance. Anal Chem 2022; 94:7375-7382. [PMID: 35544739 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c00863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
The ATP-binding cassette, subfamily G, isoform 2 protein (ABCG2), as an important member of ABC transporters, plays a key role in multidrug resistance (MDR) in cancer and has been widely considered as a marker of cancer stem cells (CSC). Reagents capable of simultaneously targeting ABCG2 and reversing MDR have great clinical application values, but their development is highly challenging. Herein, ABCG2 glycosylated extracellular region-binding aptamers were efficiently screened by a cladded molecularly imprinted polymer (cMIP)-based in vitro screening method and further rationally engineered into cyclic bivalent aptamers. Experiments showed that both the monovalent and cyclic bivalent aptamers could specifically bind ABCG2 and thereby specially target CSC of human colorectal carcinomas (CoCSC), while the latter could effectively reverse MDR in drug-resistant liver cancer cells (HepG2/ADR). Different from currently predominant small molecule inhibitors, the reversal of MDR relied on a different mechanism; the cyclic bivalent aptamers bound the two monomers of ABCG2 dimers simultaneously and thereby blocked the ABCG2-mediated drug-pumping channel, resulting in increased intracellular accumulation of substrate drugs. This study opened a new access to the development of affinity reagents for targeting CSC and reversing MDR, holding great prospects in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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- Yanyan Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Medical Center of Stem Cell Biology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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Chen S, Zhang L, Yuan Q, Tan J. Current Advances in Aptamer-based Biomolecular Recognition and Biological Process Regulation. Chem Res Chin Univ 2022; 38:847-855. [PMID: 35573821 PMCID: PMC9077342 DOI: 10.1007/s40242-022-2087-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
Abstract
The interaction between biomolecules with their target ligands plays a great role in regulating biological functions. Aptamers are short oligonucleotide sequences that can specifically recognize target biomolecules via structural complementarity and thus regulate related biological functions. In the past ten years, aptamers have made great progress in target biomolecule recognition, becoming a powerful tool to regulate biological functions. At present, there are many reviews on aptamers applied in biomolecular recognition, but few reviews pay attention to aptamer-based regulation of biological functions. Here, we summarize the approaches to enhancing aptamer affinity and the advancements of aptamers in regulating enzymatic activity, cellular immunity and cellular behaviors. Furthermore, this review discusses the challenges and future perspectives of aptamers in target recognition and biological functions regulation, aiming to provide some promising ideas for future regulation of biomolecular functions in a complex biological environment.
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- Sisi Chen
- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory(MBL), Institute of Chemical Biology and Nanomedicine(ICBN), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082 P. R. China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory(MBL), Institute of Chemical Biology and Nanomedicine(ICBN), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082 P. R. China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory(MBL), Institute of Chemical Biology and Nanomedicine(ICBN), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082 P. R. China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory(MBL), Institute of Chemical Biology and Nanomedicine(ICBN), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082 P. R. China
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Chen S, Xu Z, Li S, Liang H, Zhang C, Wang Z, Li J, Li J, Yang H. Systematic Interrogation of Cellular Signaling in Live Cells Using a Membrane‐Anchored DNA Multitasking Processor. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202113795. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202113795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Shan Chen
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Functional Marine Sensing Materials Fuzhou Institute of Oceanography Minjiang University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment College of Chemistry Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment College of Chemistry Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment College of Chemistry Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Functional Marine Sensing Materials Fuzhou Institute of Oceanography Minjiang University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Functional Marine Sensing Materials Fuzhou Institute of Oceanography Minjiang University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Functional Marine Sensing Materials Fuzhou Institute of Oceanography Minjiang University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment College of Chemistry Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
- College of Biological Science and Engineering Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment College of Chemistry Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment College of Chemistry Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
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Chen S, Xu Z, Li S, Liang H, Zhang C, Wang Z, Li J, Li J, Yang H. Systematic Interrogation of Cellular Signaling in Live Cells using a Membrane‐anchored DNA Multitasking Processor. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202113795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Shan Chen
- Minjiang University Fujian Key Laboratory of Functional Marine Sensing Materials, Fuzhou Institute of Oceanography CHINA
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- Fuzhou University College of Chemistry CHINA
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- Fuzhou University College of Chemistry CHINA
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- Minjiang University Fujian Key Laboratory of Functional Marine Sensing Materials, Fuzhou Institute of Oceanography CHINA
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- Minjiang University Fujian Key Laboratory of Functional Sensing Materials, Fuzhou Institute of Oceanography CHINA
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- Minjiang University Fujian Key Laboratory of Functional Sensing Materials, Fuzhou Institute of Oceanography CHINA
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- Fuzhou University College of Biological Science and Engineering Qi Shan Campus of Fuzhou University,2 Xue Yuan Road 350108 Fuzhou CHINA
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- Fuzhou University College of Chemistry CHINA
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