DNA Nanotechnology for Cell Research: A Comprehensive Guide

Unlock the power of DNA nanotechnology for biomedical applications with this comprehensive guide, covering disease diagnosis, gene therapy, and drug delivery.

Revolutionizing Cell Research and Engineering

DNA Nanotechnology for Cell Research: From Bioanalysis to Biomedicine presents a multidisciplinary approach, bringing together chemical, material, and biological engineering to provide a unique overview of DNA nanotechnology and its applications in cell research and engineering.

This book covers a broad range of topics, from pioneering concepts of DNA nanotechnology to cutting-edge reports on its use for fundamental cell science and biomedical engineering applications in sensing, bioimaging, cell manipulation, gene therapy, and drug delivery.

Four Parts, One Comprehensive Resource

The text is divided into four parts, providing a structured approach to understanding DNA nanotechnology:

• Part I: Functional DNA Nanotechnology Tools for Cellular Recognition – Explore the latest developments in DNA nanotechnology tools for cellular recognition.
• Part II: DNA-Based Biochemical Sensors for Intracellular Molecules and Processes – Discover how DNA-based biochemical sensors can be used to monitor and image intracellular molecules and processes.
• Part III: Regulating Biological Functions of Individual Cells with DNA – Learn how DNA can be used to regulate biological functions of individual cells.
• Part IV: DNA Nanotechnology for Cell-Targeted Medical Applications – Examine the use of DNA nanotechnology for cell-targeted medical applications, including drug delivery and immunotherapy.

Sample Topics Covered

• Selections and applications of functional nucleic acid toolkits, including DNA/RNA aptamers, DNAzymes, and riboswitches, for cellular recognition, metabolite detection, and liquid biopsy.
• Developing intelligent DNA nanodevices implemented in living cells for amplified cell imaging, smart intracellular sensing, and in cellulo programmable biocomputing.
• Harnessing dynamic DNA nanotechnology for non-genetic cell membrane engineering, receptor signaling reprogramming, and cellular behavior regulation.
• Construction of biocompatible nucleic acid nanostructures as precisely controlled vehicles for drug delivery, immunotherapy, and tissue engineering.

This comprehensive resource provides an up-to-date tutorial style overview along with in-depth perspectives, making it an essential guide for the entire DNA-based nanotechnology community, including analytical chemists, biochemists, materials scientists, and bioengineers.

Stay ahead in the field of DNA nanotechnology with this invaluable resource!