Tetrahedral Framework Nucleic Acids and Human Health

Abstract

In recent years, tetrahedral framework nucleic acids (tFNAs) have become a hot topic in the field of DNA nanomaterials due to their excellent mechanical, chemical and biological properties. By taking advantage of these merits, tFNAs of varied sizes and modification methods have been designed and applied in diverse fields such as regenerative medicine, biosensors, and tumor treatment to promote human health. This paper reviews the current research progress of tFNAs in human health-related fields, and the future challenges in the clinical applications of tFNAs.