Application of DNA nanotechnology

作者:Jiang Xiaohua*; Liu Weiqiang; Chen Jianjun; Lin Xiangqin
来源:Progress in Chemistry, 2007, 19(4): 608-613.

摘要

Based on the development of nano-materials research, nanotechnology is getting much wider application in multiple areas. As one of the biological macromolecules, DNA has been used to construct various nanostructures I biological apparatus and bionic components due to its unique physical and chemical characters. Nowadays, DNA nanotechnology has become the most active research area in molecular biology and nano-science. It has provided a new way to build nano-devices and made far-reaching sense to the study of molecular-electronic elements. It has also made great effect on the study of DNA computer, nano-biological engine and gene therapy etc., which became a, vigorous subject in biochemistry. The development of DNA nanotechnology is comprehensively reviewed according to the authors' research and the advanced works of other groups worldwide.