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Rational Design of DNA Hydrogels Based on Molecular Dynamics of Polymers.
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Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) [Adv Mater] 2024 Feb; Vol. 36 (7), pp. e2307129. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Dec 02. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- In recent years, DNA has emerged as a fascinating building material to engineer hydrogel due to its excellent programmability, which has gained considerable attention in biomedical applications. Understanding the structure-property relationship and underlying molecular determinants of DNA hydrogel is essential to precisely tailor its macroscopic properties at molecular level. In this review, the rational design principles of DNA molecular networks based on molecular dynamics of polymers on the temporal scale, which can be engineered via the backbone rigidity and crosslinking kinetics, are highlighted. By elucidating the underlying molecular mechanisms and theories, it is aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of how the tunable DNA backbone rigidity and the crosslinking kinetics lead to desirable macroscopic properties of DNA hydrogels, including mechanical properties, diffusive permeability, swelling behaviors, and dynamic features. Furthermore, it is also discussed how the tunable macroscopic properties make DNA hydrogels promising candidates for biomedical applications, such as cell culture, tissue engineering, bio-sensing, and drug delivery.<br /> (© 2023 Wiley-VCH GmbH.)
- Subjects :
- Molecular Dynamics Simulation
Tissue Engineering
DNA
Polymers
Hydrogels
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1521-4095
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37820719
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202307129