A wireless and battery-free DNA hydrogel biosensor for wound infection monitoring

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Programmable DNA Hydrogels as Artificial Extracellular Matrix

Yuhan Wei et al.

Summary: This article mainly introduces the latest research progress of DNA hydrogels as artificial extracellular matrix. It focuses on the classification, design, and assembly methods of DNA hydrogels, as well as their applications in cell encapsulation, cell culture, and tissue engineering. Meanwhile, the challenges and prospects for the cellular applications of DNA hydrogels are also discussed.

SMALL (2022)

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Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Nanocomposite DNA hydrogels emerging as programmable and bioinstructive materials systems

Yong Hu et al.

Summary: The innovation of DNA hydrogels has led to the development of programmable nanocomposite DNA hydrogels that have potential applications in materials and life sciences. These hydrogels can be designed with tunable physiochemical properties and integrated functionalities, allowing them to respond to external physical cues, exhibit catalytic activities, and be used in cell-substrate engineering and therapeutic agents. The integration of nanocomposite DNA hydrogels with microfluidic systems or DNA surface technology could facilitate the development of modern integrated systems and platforms.

CHEM (2022)

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A wireless and battery-free wound infection sensor based on DNA hydrogel

Ze Xiong et al.

Summary: The study introduces a flexible, wireless, and battery-free sensor for smartphone-based detection of wound infection using a bacteria-responsive DNA hydrogel. The sensor can detect pathogenic bacteria before visible manifestation of infection, demonstrating strategies for continuous infection monitoring to improve the management of surgical or chronic wounds.

SCIENCE ADVANCES (2021)

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Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary