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Li G, Chen C, Li Y, Wang B, Wen J, Guo M, Chen M, Zhang XB, Ke G. DNA-Origami-Based Precise Molecule Assembly and Their Biological Applications. NANO LETTERS 2024. [PMID: 39213537 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c03297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Inspired by efficient natural biomolecule assembly with precise control on key parameters such as distance, number, orientation, and pattern, the constructions and applications of artificial precise molecule assembly are highly important in many research areas including chemistry, biology, and medicine. DNA origami, a sophisticated DNA nanotechnology with rational design, can offer a predictable, programmable, and addressable nanoscale scaffold for the precise assembly of various kinds of molecules. Herein, we summarize recent progress, particularly in the last three years, in DNA-origami-based precise molecule assembly and their emerging biological applications. We first introduce DNA origami and the progress on DNA-origami-based precise molecule assembly, including assembly of various kinds of molecules (e.g., nucleic acids, proteins, organic molecules, nanoparticles), and precise control of important parameters (e.g., distance, number, orientation, pattern). Their biological applications in sensing, imaging, therapy, bionics, biophysics, and chemical biology are then summarized, and current challenges and opportunities are finally discussed.
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- Guize Li
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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Yadavalli HC, Kim Y, Jung IL, Park S, Kim TH, Shin JY, Nagda R, Thulstrup PW, Bjerrum MJ, Bhang YJ, Lee PH, Yang WH, Shah P, Yang SW. Energy Transfer Between i-Motif DNA Encapsulated Silver Nanoclusters and Fluorescein Amidite Efficiently Visualizes the Redox State of Live Cells. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401629. [PMID: 38824675 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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The redox regulation, maintaining a balance between oxidation and reduction in living cells, is vital for cellular homeostasis, intricate signaling networks, and appropriate responses to physiological and environmental cues. Here, a novel redox sensor, based on DNA-encapsulated silver nanoclusters (DNA/AgNCs) and well-defined chemical fluorophores, effectively illustrating cellular redox states in live cells is introduced. Among various i-motif DNAs, the photophysical property of poly-cytosines (C20)-encapsulated AgNCs that sense reactive oxygen species (ROS) is adopted. However, the sensitivity of C20/AgNCs is insufficient for evaluating ROS levels in live cells. To overcome this drawback, the ROS sensing mechanism of C20/AgNCs through gel electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, and small-angle X-ray scattering is primarily defined. Then, by tethering fluorescein amidite (FAM) and Cyanine 5 (Cy5) dyes to each end of the C20/AgNCs sensor, an Energy Transfer (ET) between AgNCs and FAM is achieved, resulting in intensified green fluorescence upon ROS detection. Taken together, the FAM-C20/AgNCs-Cy5 redox sensor enables dynamic visualization of intracellular redox states, yielding insights into oxidative stress-related processes in live cells.
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- Hari Chandana Yadavalli
- Department of Systems Biology, Institute of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Systems Biology, Institute of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiation Biology, Environmental Radiation Research Group, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daejeon, 34057, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Systems Biology, Institute of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Quantum System Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Systems Biology, Institute of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 5, Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 5, Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark
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- Xenohelix Research Institute, BT Centre 305, 56 Songdogwahak-ro Yeonsugu, Incheon, 21984, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Systems Biology, Institute of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University, Roskilde, 4000, Denmark
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- Department of Systems Biology, Institute of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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Gomes CP, Martins AGC, Nunes SE, Ramos B, Wisinewski HR, Reis JLMS, Lima AP, Aoyagi TY, Goncales I, Maia DS, Tunussi AS, Menossi MS, Pereira SM, Turrini PCG, Gervasio JHDB, Verona BM, Cerize NNP. Coding, Decoding and Retrieving a Message Using DNA: An Experience from a Brazilian Center Research on DNA Data Storage. MICROMACHINES 2024; 15:474. [PMID: 38675287 PMCID: PMC11051810 DOI: 10.3390/mi15040474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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DNA data storage based on synthetic oligonucleotides is a major attraction due to the possibility of storage over long periods. Nowadays, the quantity of data generated has been growing exponentially, and the storage capacity needs to keep pace with the growth caused by new technologies and globalization. Since DNA can hold a large amount of information with a high density and remains stable for hundreds of years, this technology offers a solution for current long-term data centers by reducing energy consumption and physical storage space. Currently, research institutes, technology companies, and universities are making significant efforts to meet the growing need for data storage. DNA data storage is a promising field, especially with the advancement of sequencing techniques and equipment, which now make it possible to read genomes (i.e., to retrieve the information) and process this data easily. To overcome the challenges associated with developing new technologies for DNA data storage, a message encoding and decoding exercise was conducted at a Brazilian research center. The exercise performed consisted of synthesizing oligonucleotides by the phosphoramidite route. An encoded message, using a coding scheme that adheres to DNA sequence constraints, was synthesized. After synthesis, the oligonucleotide was sequenced and decoded, and the information was fully recovered.
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- Caio P. Gomes
- Bionanomanufacturing Center, Institute for Technological Research—IPT, Sao Paulo 05508-901, SP, Brazil; (A.G.C.M.); (S.E.N.); (H.R.W.); (J.L.M.S.R.); (A.P.L.); (T.Y.A.); (I.G.); (D.S.M.); (A.S.T.); (M.S.M.); (S.M.P.J.); (P.C.G.T.); (B.M.V.); (N.N.P.C.)
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- Bionanomanufacturing Center, Institute for Technological Research—IPT, Sao Paulo 05508-901, SP, Brazil; (A.G.C.M.); (S.E.N.); (H.R.W.); (J.L.M.S.R.); (A.P.L.); (T.Y.A.); (I.G.); (D.S.M.); (A.S.T.); (M.S.M.); (S.M.P.J.); (P.C.G.T.); (B.M.V.); (N.N.P.C.)
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- Bionanomanufacturing Center, Institute for Technological Research—IPT, Sao Paulo 05508-901, SP, Brazil; (A.G.C.M.); (S.E.N.); (H.R.W.); (J.L.M.S.R.); (A.P.L.); (T.Y.A.); (I.G.); (D.S.M.); (A.S.T.); (M.S.M.); (S.M.P.J.); (P.C.G.T.); (B.M.V.); (N.N.P.C.)
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- Microfluidic & Photoelectrocatalytic Engineering Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, FEI University Center, São Bernardo do Campo 09850-901, SP, Brazil;
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- Bionanomanufacturing Center, Institute for Technological Research—IPT, Sao Paulo 05508-901, SP, Brazil; (A.G.C.M.); (S.E.N.); (H.R.W.); (J.L.M.S.R.); (A.P.L.); (T.Y.A.); (I.G.); (D.S.M.); (A.S.T.); (M.S.M.); (S.M.P.J.); (P.C.G.T.); (B.M.V.); (N.N.P.C.)
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- Bionanomanufacturing Center, Institute for Technological Research—IPT, Sao Paulo 05508-901, SP, Brazil; (A.G.C.M.); (S.E.N.); (H.R.W.); (J.L.M.S.R.); (A.P.L.); (T.Y.A.); (I.G.); (D.S.M.); (A.S.T.); (M.S.M.); (S.M.P.J.); (P.C.G.T.); (B.M.V.); (N.N.P.C.)
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- Bionanomanufacturing Center, Institute for Technological Research—IPT, Sao Paulo 05508-901, SP, Brazil; (A.G.C.M.); (S.E.N.); (H.R.W.); (J.L.M.S.R.); (A.P.L.); (T.Y.A.); (I.G.); (D.S.M.); (A.S.T.); (M.S.M.); (S.M.P.J.); (P.C.G.T.); (B.M.V.); (N.N.P.C.)
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- Bionanomanufacturing Center, Institute for Technological Research—IPT, Sao Paulo 05508-901, SP, Brazil; (A.G.C.M.); (S.E.N.); (H.R.W.); (J.L.M.S.R.); (A.P.L.); (T.Y.A.); (I.G.); (D.S.M.); (A.S.T.); (M.S.M.); (S.M.P.J.); (P.C.G.T.); (B.M.V.); (N.N.P.C.)
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- Bionanomanufacturing Center, Institute for Technological Research—IPT, Sao Paulo 05508-901, SP, Brazil; (A.G.C.M.); (S.E.N.); (H.R.W.); (J.L.M.S.R.); (A.P.L.); (T.Y.A.); (I.G.); (D.S.M.); (A.S.T.); (M.S.M.); (S.M.P.J.); (P.C.G.T.); (B.M.V.); (N.N.P.C.)
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- Bionanomanufacturing Center, Institute for Technological Research—IPT, Sao Paulo 05508-901, SP, Brazil; (A.G.C.M.); (S.E.N.); (H.R.W.); (J.L.M.S.R.); (A.P.L.); (T.Y.A.); (I.G.); (D.S.M.); (A.S.T.); (M.S.M.); (S.M.P.J.); (P.C.G.T.); (B.M.V.); (N.N.P.C.)
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- Bionanomanufacturing Center, Institute for Technological Research—IPT, Sao Paulo 05508-901, SP, Brazil; (A.G.C.M.); (S.E.N.); (H.R.W.); (J.L.M.S.R.); (A.P.L.); (T.Y.A.); (I.G.); (D.S.M.); (A.S.T.); (M.S.M.); (S.M.P.J.); (P.C.G.T.); (B.M.V.); (N.N.P.C.)
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- Bionanomanufacturing Center, Institute for Technological Research—IPT, Sao Paulo 05508-901, SP, Brazil; (A.G.C.M.); (S.E.N.); (H.R.W.); (J.L.M.S.R.); (A.P.L.); (T.Y.A.); (I.G.); (D.S.M.); (A.S.T.); (M.S.M.); (S.M.P.J.); (P.C.G.T.); (B.M.V.); (N.N.P.C.)
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- Bionanomanufacturing Center, Institute for Technological Research—IPT, Sao Paulo 05508-901, SP, Brazil; (A.G.C.M.); (S.E.N.); (H.R.W.); (J.L.M.S.R.); (A.P.L.); (T.Y.A.); (I.G.); (D.S.M.); (A.S.T.); (M.S.M.); (S.M.P.J.); (P.C.G.T.); (B.M.V.); (N.N.P.C.)
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- Bionanomanufacturing Center, Institute for Technological Research—IPT, Sao Paulo 05508-901, SP, Brazil; (A.G.C.M.); (S.E.N.); (H.R.W.); (J.L.M.S.R.); (A.P.L.); (T.Y.A.); (I.G.); (D.S.M.); (A.S.T.); (M.S.M.); (S.M.P.J.); (P.C.G.T.); (B.M.V.); (N.N.P.C.)
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- Bionanomanufacturing Center, Institute for Technological Research—IPT, Sao Paulo 05508-901, SP, Brazil; (A.G.C.M.); (S.E.N.); (H.R.W.); (J.L.M.S.R.); (A.P.L.); (T.Y.A.); (I.G.); (D.S.M.); (A.S.T.); (M.S.M.); (S.M.P.J.); (P.C.G.T.); (B.M.V.); (N.N.P.C.)
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- Bionanomanufacturing Center, Institute for Technological Research—IPT, Sao Paulo 05508-901, SP, Brazil; (A.G.C.M.); (S.E.N.); (H.R.W.); (J.L.M.S.R.); (A.P.L.); (T.Y.A.); (I.G.); (D.S.M.); (A.S.T.); (M.S.M.); (S.M.P.J.); (P.C.G.T.); (B.M.V.); (N.N.P.C.)
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- Bionanomanufacturing Center, Institute for Technological Research—IPT, Sao Paulo 05508-901, SP, Brazil; (A.G.C.M.); (S.E.N.); (H.R.W.); (J.L.M.S.R.); (A.P.L.); (T.Y.A.); (I.G.); (D.S.M.); (A.S.T.); (M.S.M.); (S.M.P.J.); (P.C.G.T.); (B.M.V.); (N.N.P.C.)
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Akash A, Bencurova E, Dandekar T. How to make DNA data storage more applicable. Trends Biotechnol 2024; 42:17-30. [PMID: 37591721 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.07.006] [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: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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The storage of digital data is becoming a worldwide problem. DNA has been recognized as a biological solution due to its ability to store genetic information without alteration over long periods. The first demonstrations of high-capacity long-lasting DNA digital data storage have been shown. However, high storage costs and slow retrieval of the data must be overcome to make DNA data storage more applicable and marketable. Herein, we discuss the issues and recent advances in DNA data storage methods and highlight pathways to make this technology more applicable to real-world digital data storage. We envision that a combination of molecular biology, nanotechnology, novel polymers, electronics, and automation with systematic development will allow DNA data storage sufficient for everyday use.
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- Aman Akash
- Department of Bioinformatics, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Bioinformatics, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Bioinformatics, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.
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Tobiason M, Yurke B, Hughes WL. Generation of DNA oligomers with similar chemical kinetics via in-silico optimization. Commun Chem 2023; 6:226. [PMID: 37853171 PMCID: PMC10584830 DOI: 10.1038/s42004-023-01026-w] [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: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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Networks of interacting DNA oligomers are useful for applications such as biomarker detection, targeted drug delivery, information storage, and photonic information processing. However, differences in the chemical kinetics of hybridization reactions, referred to as kinetic dispersion, can be problematic for some applications. Here, it is found that limiting unnecessary stretches of Watson-Crick base pairing, referred to as unnecessary duplexes, can yield exceptionally low kinetic dispersions. Hybridization kinetics can be affected by unnecessary intra-oligomer duplexes containing only 2 base-pairs, and such duplexes explain up to 94% of previously reported kinetic dispersion. As a general design rule, it is recommended that unnecessary intra-oligomer duplexes larger than 2 base-pairs and unnecessary inter-oligomer duplexes larger than 7 base-pairs be avoided. Unnecessary duplexes typically scale exponentially with network size, and nearly all networks contain unnecessary duplexes substantial enough to affect hybridization kinetics. A new method for generating networks which utilizes in-silico optimization to mitigate unnecessary duplexes is proposed and demonstrated to reduce in-vitro kinetic dispersions as much as 96%. The limitations of the new design rule and generation method are evaluated in-silico by creating new oligomers for several designs, including three previously programmed reactions and one previously engineered structure.
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- Michael Tobiason
- Department of Computer Science, Boise State University, Boise, ID, USA.
- Micron School of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University, Boise, ID, USA.
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- Micron School of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University, Boise, ID, USA
- Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University, Boise, ID, USA
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus, Kelowna, BC, Canada.
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Petris A, Gheorghe P, Rău I. DNA-CTMA Matrix Influence on Rhodamine 610 Light Emission in Thin Films. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3105. [PMID: 37514494 PMCID: PMC10384363 DOI: 10.3390/polym15143105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Due to the increased application of lasers in different fields (industry, medicine, etc.), there is a growing need for new laser sources with good beam quality and variable emission wavelength. At the same time, for environmental reasons, the obtaining of novel eco-friendly active optical materials, such as those based on the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) biopolymer, with optimal light emission properties, is of high interest. The results obtained in this study of the temporal dependence of the transmittance and of the light emission in thin films of DNA-CTMA-Rhodamine 610 (at different Rhodamine concentrations) (DNA-CTMA-Rh610), when they are illuminated with continuous wave laser light at 532 nm (frequently used in the optical pumping of dye lasers), are presented and discussed. The transmittance results obtained for thin film samples are compared to those obtained for the DNA-CTMA-Rh610 solutions in butanol, from which the films have been made, and also with those obtained for Rh610 solutions in butanol with the same concentrations. The investigation was performed in order to assess the influence of the DNA-CTMA and of the green laser light at 532 nm wavelength on relevant chromophore properties such as light transmission and fluorescence emission. The results obtained revealed that the DNA-CTMA matrix has an active influence on the Rhodamine 610 emission, in the whole range of concentrations of the investigated samples.
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- Adrian Petris
- National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 409 Atomistilor Street, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 409 Atomistilor Street, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University POLITEHNICA Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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DNA Sequence Optimization Design of Arithmetic Optimization Algorithm Based on Billiard Hitting Strategy. Interdiscip Sci 2023; 15:231-248. [PMID: 36922455 DOI: 10.1007/s12539-023-00559-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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DNA computing is a very efficient way to calculate, but it relies on high-quality DNA sequences, but it is difficult to design high-quality DNA sequences. The sequence it is looking for must meet multiple conflicting constraints at the same time to meet the requirements of DNA calculation. Therefore, we propose an improved arithmetic optimization algorithm of billiard algorithm to optimize the DNA sequence. This paper contributes as follows. The introduction to the good point set initialization to obtain high-quality solutions improves the optimization efficiency. The billiard hitting strategy was used to change the position of the population to enhance the global search scope. The use of a stochastic lens opposites learning mechanism can increase the capacity of the algorithm to get rid of locally optimal. The harmonic search algorithm is introduced to clarify some unqualified secondary structures and improve the quality of the solution. 12 benchmark functions and six other algorithms are used for comparison and ablation experiments to ensure the effectiveness of the algorithms. Finally, the DNA sequences we designed are of higher quality compared to other advanced algorithms.
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Sutherland WJ, Bennett C, Brotherton PNM, Butterworth HM, Clout MN, Côté IM, Dinsdale J, Esmail N, Fleishman E, Gaston KJ, Herbert-Read JE, Hughes A, Kaartokallio H, Le Roux X, Lickorish FA, Matcham W, Noor N, Palardy JE, Pearce-Higgins JW, Peck LS, Pettorelli N, Pretty J, Scobey R, Spalding MD, Tonneijck FH, Tubbs N, Watson JEM, Wentworth JE, Wilson JD, Thornton A. A global biological conservation horizon scan of issues for 2023. Trends Ecol Evol 2023; 38:96-107. [PMID: 36460563 DOI: 10.1016/j.tree.2022.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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We present the results of our 14th horizon scan of issues we expect to influence biological conservation in the future. From an initial set of 102 topics, our global panel of 30 scientists and practitioners identified 15 issues we consider most urgent for societies worldwide to address. Issues are novel within biological conservation or represent a substantial positive or negative step change at global or regional scales. Issues such as submerged artificial light fisheries and accelerating upper ocean currents could have profound negative impacts on marine or coastal ecosystems. We also identified potentially positive technological advances, including energy production and storage, improved fertilisation methods, and expansion of biodegradable materials. If effectively managed, these technologies could realise future benefits for biological diversity.
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- William J Sutherland
- Conservation Science Group, Department of Zoology, Cambridge University, The David Attenborough Building, Pembroke Street, Cambridge CB2 3QZ, UK; Biosecurity Research Initiative at St Catharine's (BioRISC), St Catharine's College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
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- Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts, The Kiln, Waterside, Mather Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 1WT, UK
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- Natural England, 4th Floor Foss House, Kings Pool, 1-2 Peasholme Green, York YO1 7PX, UK
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- Natural Resources Wales, Cambria House, 29 Newport Road, Cardiff CF24 0TP, UK
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- Centre for Biodiversity and Biosecurity, School of Biological Sciences, University of Auckland, PB 92019, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada
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- Environment Agency, Horizon House, Deanery Road, Bristol BS1 5AH, UK
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- Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 1300 Zoo Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7V6, Canada
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- College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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- Environment and Sustainability Institute, University of Exeter, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 9FE, UK
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
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- University of Lyon, Microbial Ecology Centre, INRAE (UMR1418), CNRS (UMR5557), University Lyon 1, 69622 Villeurbanne, France
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- UK Research and Consultancy Services (RCS) Ltd, Valletts Cottage, Westhope, Hereford HR4 8BU, UK
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- Natural Environment Research Council, UK Research and Innovation, Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon SN2 1FL, UK
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- UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), 219 Huntingdon Road, Cambridge CB3 0DL, UK
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- The Pew Charitable Trusts, 901 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
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- Conservation Science Group, Department of Zoology, Cambridge University, The David Attenborough Building, Pembroke Street, Cambridge CB2 3QZ, UK; British Trust for Ornithology, The Nunnery, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2PU, UK
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- British Antarctic Survey, Natural Environment Research Council, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0ET, UK
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- Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY, UK
| | - Jules Pretty
- Centre for Public and Policy Engagement and School of Life Sciences, University of Essex, Colchester CO4 3SQ, UK
| | - Richard Scobey
- TRAFFIC, The David Attenborough Building, Pembroke Street, Cambridge CB2 3QZ, UK
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- Conservation Science Group, Department of Zoology, Cambridge University, The David Attenborough Building, Pembroke Street, Cambridge CB2 3QZ, UK; The Nature Conservancy, Strade delle Tolfe, 14, Siena 53100, Italy
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- WWF-Belgium, BD Emile Jacqumainlaan 90, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
| | - James E M Watson
- School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
| | - Jonathan E Wentworth
- Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, 14 Tothill Street, Westminster, London SW1H 9NB, UK
| | - Jeremy D Wilson
- RSPB Centre for Conservation Science, 2 Lochside View, Edinburgh EH12 9DH, UK
| | - Ann Thornton
- Conservation Science Group, Department of Zoology, Cambridge University, The David Attenborough Building, Pembroke Street, Cambridge CB2 3QZ, UK
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