An Aptamer-Embedded Two-Dimensional DNA Nanoscale Material with the Property of Cells Recruitment

• Published in: Nano letters Vol. 23; no. 18; pp. 8399 - 8405
• Main Authors: Li, Hongshu, Li, Rui, He, Songlin, Wang, Yu, Fang, Wenya, Jin, Yufeng, Yang, Rui, Liu, Yin, Ye, Qing, Peng, Xi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States American Chemical Society 27.09.2023
• Subjects: targeted cells recruitment; functionalized DNA; nanomesh; room temperature stability; aptamers
• ISSN: 1530-6984; 1530-6992
• DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c01240

Stem cells possess exceptional proliferation and differentiation abilities, making them highly promising for targeted recruitment research in tissue engineering and other clinical applications. DNA is a naturally water-soluble, biocompatible, and highly editable material that is widely used in cell recruitment research. However, DNA nanomaterials face challenges, such as poor stability, complex synthesis processes, and demanding storage conditions, which limit their potential applications. In this study, we designed a highly stable DNA nanomaterial that embeds nucleic acid aptamers in the single strand region. This material has the ability to specifically bind, recruit, and capture human mesenchymal stem cells. The synthesis process involves rolling circle amplification and topological isomerization, and it can be stored for extended periods under varying temperatures and humidity conditions. This DNA material offers high specificity, ease of fabrication, simple preservation, and low cost, providing a novel approach to stem cell recruitment strategies.