Issue 23, 2021

Emerging DNA-based multifunctional nano-biomaterials towards electrochemical sensing applications

Abstract

DNA is known to be ubiquitous in nature as it is the controlling unit for genetic information storage in most living organisms. Lately, there has been a surge in studies relating to the use of DNA as a biomaterial for various biomedical applications such as biosensing, therapeutics, and drug delivery. The role of DNA as a bioreceptor in biosensors has been known for a long time. DNA-based biosensors are gradually evolving into highly sophisticated and sensitive molecular devices. The current realization of DNA-based biosensors embraces the unique structural and functional properties of DNA in the form of a biopolymer. The interesting properties of DNA, such as self-assembly, programmability, catalytic activity, dynamic behavior, and precise molecular recognition, have led to the emergence of innovative DNA assembly based electrochemical biosensors. This review article aims to cover the recent progress in the field of DNA-based electrochemical (EC) biosensors. It commences with an introduction to electrochemical biosensors and elucidates the advantages of integrating DNA-based materials into them. Besides this, we discuss the principles of EC biosensors based on different types of DNA-based materials. The article concludes by highlighting the outlook and importance of this interesting field for biomedical developments.

Graphical abstract: Emerging DNA-based multifunctional nano-biomaterials towards electrochemical sensing applications

Article information

Article type
Minireview
Submitted
16 Dzi 2021
Accepted
24 Mud 2021
First published
25 Mud 2021

Nanoscale, 2021,13, 10305-10319

Emerging DNA-based multifunctional nano-biomaterials towards electrochemical sensing applications

U. Saha, K. Todi and B. D. Malhotra, Nanoscale, 2021, 13, 10305 DOI: 10.1039/D1NR02409D

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