State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
College of Medicine, Linyi University, Linyi, 276005, China.
Adv Healthc Mater. 2024 Feb;13(5):e2302652. doi: 10.1002/adhm.202302652. Epub 2023 Oct 15.
Small frame nucleic acids (FNAs) serve as excellent carrier materials for various functional nucleic acid molecules, showcasing extensive potential applications in biomedicine development. The carrier module and function module combination is crucial for probe design, where an improper combination can significantly impede the functionality of sensing platforms. This study explores the effect of various combinations on the sensing performance of nanodevices through simulations and experimental approaches. Variances in response velocities, sensitivities, and cell uptake efficiencies across different structures are observed. Factors such as the number of functional molecules loaded, loading positions, and intermodular distances affect the rigidity and stability of the nanostructure. The findings reveal that the structures with full loads and moderate distances between modules have the lowest potential energy. Based on these insights, a multisignal detection platform that offers optimal sensitivity and response speed is developed. This research offers valuable insights for designing FNAs-based probes and presents a streamlined method for the conceptualization and optimization of DNA nanodevices.
小核酸(FNAs)作为各种功能性核酸分子的优秀载体材料,在生物医药开发中具有广泛的应用潜力。载体模块和功能模块的组合对于探针设计至关重要,不当的组合会显著阻碍传感平台的功能。本研究通过模拟和实验方法探讨了不同组合对纳米器件传感性能的影响。观察到不同结构的响应速度、灵敏度和细胞摄取效率存在差异。加载的功能分子数量、加载位置和模块之间的距离等因素会影响纳米结构的刚性和稳定性。研究结果表明,完全加载且模块之间距离适中的结构具有最低的势能。基于这些发现,开发了一种具有最佳灵敏度和响应速度的多信号检测平台。本研究为基于 FNAs 的探针设计提供了有价值的见解,并为 DNA 纳米器件的概念化和优化提供了一种简化的方法。