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Ma YH, Zhu Y, Wu H, He Y, Zhang Q, Huang Q, Wang Z, Xing H, Qiu L, Tan W. Domain-Targeted Membrane Partitioning of Specific Proteins with DNA Nanodevices. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:7640-7648. [PMID: 38466380 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c13966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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The cell membrane exhibits a remarkable complexity of lipids and proteins that dynamically segregate into distinct domains to coordinate various cellular functions. The ability to manipulate the partitioning of specific membrane proteins without involving genetic modification is essential for decoding various cellular processes but highly challenging. In this work, by conjugating cholesterols or tocopherols at the three bottom vertices of the DNA tetrahedron, we develop two sets of nanodevices for the selective targeting of lipid-order (Lo) and lipid-disorder (Ld) domains on the live cell membrane. By incorporation of protein-recognition ligands, such as aptamers or antibodies, through toehold-mediated strand displacement, these DNA nanodevices enable dynamic translocation of target proteins between these two domains. We first used PTK7 as a protein model and demonstrated, for the first time, that the accumulation of PTK7 to the Lo domains could promote tumor cell migration, while sequestering it in the Ld domains would inhibit the movement of the cells. Next, based on their modular nature, these DNA nanodevices were extended to regulate the process of T cell activation through manipulating the translocation of CD45 between the Lo and the Ld domains. Thus, our work is expected to provide deep insight into the study of membrane structure and molecular interactions within diverse cell signaling processes.
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- Yong-Hao Ma
- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Zhejiang Province for Aptamers and Theranostics, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310022, China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
- The Key Laboratory of Zhejiang Province for Aptamers and Theranostics, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310022, China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
- The Key Laboratory of Zhejiang Province for Aptamers and Theranostics, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310022, China
- Institute of Molecular Medicine (IMM), Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Mao Q, Wang L, Xue D, Lin X, Sun F, Xu P, Chen J, Li W, Li X, Yan F, Hu C. Imaging GPCR Dimerization in Living Cells with Cucurbit[7]uril and Hemicyanine as a "Turn-On" Fluorescence Probe. Anal Chem 2024; 96:2022-2031. [PMID: 38259189 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c04493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Although multiple forms of dimers have been described for GPCR, their dynamics and function are still controversially discussed field. Fluorescence microscopy allows GPCR to be imaged within their native context; however, a key challenge is to site-specifically incorporate reporter moieties that can produce high-quality signals upon formation of GPCR dimers. To this end, we propose a supramolecular sensor approach to detect agonist-induced dimer formation of μ-opioid receptors (μORs) at the surface of intact cells. With the macrocyclic host cucurbit[7]uril and its guest hemicyanine dye tethered to aptamer strands directed against the histidine residues, the sensing module is assembled by host-guest complexation once the histidine-tagged μORs dimerize and bring the discrete supramolecular units into close proximity. With the enhanced sensitivity attributed by the "turn-on" fluorescence emission and high specificity afforded by the intermolecular recognition, in situ visualization of dynamic GPCR dimerization was realized with high precision, thereby validating the supramolecular sensing entity as a sophisticated and versatile strategy to investigate GPCR dimers, which represent an obvious therapeutic target.
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- Qiuxiang Mao
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, No. 24 Tongjiaxiang Road, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, No. 24 Tongjiaxiang Road, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, No. 24 Tongjiaxiang Road, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, No. 24 Tongjiaxiang Road, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, No. 24 Tongjiaxiang Road, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, No. 24 Tongjiaxiang Road, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, No. 24 Tongjiaxiang Road, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, No. 24 Tongjiaxiang Road, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, No. 24 Tongjiaxiang Road, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, No. 24 Tongjiaxiang Road, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, No. 24 Tongjiaxiang Road, Nanjing 210009, China
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Weakly HMJ, Keller SL. Coupling liquid phases in 3D condensates and 2D membranes: Successes, challenges, and tools. Biophys J 2023:S0006-3495(23)04177-2. [PMID: 38160256 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpj.2023.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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This review describes the major experimental challenges researchers meet when attempting to couple phase separation between membranes and condensates. Although it is well known that phase separation in a 2D membrane could affect molecules capable of forming a 3D condensate (and vice versa), few researchers have quantified the effects to date. The scarcity of these measurements is not due to a lack of intense interest or effort in the field. Rather, it reflects significant experimental challenges in manipulating coupled membranes and condensates to yield quantitative values. These challenges transcend many molecular details, which means they impact a wide range of systems. This review highlights recent exciting successes in the field, and it lays out a comprehensive list of tools that address potential pitfalls for researchers who are considering coupling membranes with condensates.
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- Heidi M J Weakly
- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington - Seattle, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington - Seattle, Seattle, Washington.
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Li B, Wang Y, Liu B. Transformable DNA Nanorobots Reversibly Regulating Cell Membrane Receptors for Modulation of Cellular Migrations. ACS NANO 2023; 17:22571-22579. [PMID: 37965838 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c06305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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Oligomerization of cellular membrane receptors plays crucial roles in activating intracellular downstream signaling cascades for controlling cellular behaviors in physiological and pathological processes. However, the reversible and controllable regulation of receptors in a user-defined manner remains challenging. Herein, we developed a versatile DNA nanorobot (nR) with installed aptamers and hairpin structures to reversibly and controllably regulate cell migration. This was achieved by dimerization and de-dimerization of mesenchymal-epithelial transition (Met) receptors through DNA strand displacement reactions. The functionalized DNA nR not only plays similar roles as hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) in inducing cell migration but also allows a downgrade to the original state of cell migration. The advanced DNA nanomachines can be flexibly designed to target other receptors for manipulating cellular behaviors and thus represent a powerful tool for the future of biological and medical engineering.
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- Bin Li
- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Oncogenes and Related Genes, School of Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Medical Robotics and Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, People's Republic of China
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Shelby SA, Veatch SL. The Membrane Phase Transition Gives Rise to Responsive Plasma Membrane Structure and Function. Cold Spring Harb Perspect Biol 2023; 15:a041395. [PMID: 37553204 PMCID: PMC10626261 DOI: 10.1101/cshperspect.a041395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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Several groups have recently reported evidence for the emergence of domains in cell plasma membranes when membrane proteins are organized by ligand binding or assembly of membrane proximal scaffolds. These domains recruit and retain components that favor the liquid-ordered phase, adding to a decades-old literature interrogating the contribution of membrane phase separation in plasma membrane organization and function. Here we propose that both past and present observations are consistent with a model in which membranes have a high compositional susceptibility, arising from their thermodynamic state in a single phase that is close to a miscibility phase transition. This rigorous framework naturally allows for both transient structure in the form of composition fluctuations and long-lived structure in the form of induced domains. In this way, the biological tuning of plasma membrane composition enables a responsive compositional landscape that facilitates and augments cellular biochemistry vital to plasma membrane functions.
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- Sarah A Shelby
- Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, USA
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- Program in Biophysics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
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Gubu A, Zhang X, Lu A, Zhang B, Ma Y, Zhang G. Nucleic acid amphiphiles: Synthesis, properties, and applications. MOLECULAR THERAPY. NUCLEIC ACIDS 2023; 33:144-163. [PMID: 37456777 PMCID: PMC10345231 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtn.2023.05.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Nucleic acid amphiphiles, referring to nucleic acids modified with large hydrophobic groups, have been widely used in programmable bioengineering. Since nucleic acids are intrinsically hydrophilic, the hydrophobic groups endow nucleic acid amphiphiles with unique properties, such as self-assembling, interactions with artificial or biological membranes, and transmembrane transport. Importantly, the hybridization or target binding capability of oligonucleotide itself supplies nucleic acid amphiphiles with excellent programmability. As a result, this type of molecule has attracted considerable attention in academic studies and has enormous potential for further applications. For a comprehensive understanding of nucleic acid amphiphiles, we review the reported research on nucleic acid amphiphiles from their molecular design to final applications, in which we summarize the synthetic strategies for nucleic acid amphiphiles and draw much attention to their unique properties in different contexts. Finally, a summary of the applications of nucleic acid amphiphiles in drug development, bioengineering, and bioanalysis are critically discussed.
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- Amu Gubu
- Law Sau Fai Institute for Advancing Translational Medicine in Bone & Joint Diseases, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Aptacure Therapeutics Limited, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chemical Biology Center, Peking University, No. 38 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, China
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- Law Sau Fai Institute for Advancing Translational Medicine in Bone & Joint Diseases, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Institute of Integrated Bioinfomedicine and Translational Science, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tsai, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Institute of Precision Medicine and Innovative Drug Discovery, HKBU Institute for Research and Continuing Education, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Law Sau Fai Institute for Advancing Translational Medicine in Bone & Joint Diseases, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Institute of Integrated Bioinfomedicine and Translational Science, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tsai, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Institute of Precision Medicine and Innovative Drug Discovery, HKBU Institute for Research and Continuing Education, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Law Sau Fai Institute for Advancing Translational Medicine in Bone & Joint Diseases, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Institute of Integrated Bioinfomedicine and Translational Science, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tsai, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Institute of Precision Medicine and Innovative Drug Discovery, HKBU Institute for Research and Continuing Education, Shenzhen 518000, China
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Bertolini M, Wong MS, Mendive-Tapia L, Vendrell M. Smart probes for optical imaging of T cells and screening of anti-cancer immunotherapies. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:5352-5372. [PMID: 37376918 PMCID: PMC10424634 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00928e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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T cells are an essential part of the immune system with crucial roles in adaptive response and the maintenance of tissue homeostasis. Depending on their microenvironment, T cells can be differentiated into multiple states with distinct functions. This myriad of cellular activities have prompted the development of numerous smart probes, ranging from small molecule fluorophores to nanoconstructs with variable molecular architectures and fluorescence emission mechanisms. In this Tutorial Review, we summarize recent efforts in the design, synthesis and application of smart probes for imaging T cells in tumors and inflammation sites by targeting metabolic and enzymatic biomarkers as well as specific surface receptors. Finally, we briefly review current strategies for how smart probes are employed to monitor the response of T cells to anti-cancer immunotherapies. We hope that this Review may help chemists, biologists and immunologists to design the next generation of molecular imaging probes for T cells and anti-cancer immunotherapies.
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- Marco Bertolini
- Centre for Inflammation Research, The University of Edinburgh, EH16 4UU, Edinburgh, UK.
- IRR Chemistry Hub, Institute for Regeneration and Repair, The University of Edinburgh, EH16 4UU, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Inflammation Research, The University of Edinburgh, EH16 4UU, Edinburgh, UK.
- IRR Chemistry Hub, Institute for Regeneration and Repair, The University of Edinburgh, EH16 4UU, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Inflammation Research, The University of Edinburgh, EH16 4UU, Edinburgh, UK.
- IRR Chemistry Hub, Institute for Regeneration and Repair, The University of Edinburgh, EH16 4UU, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Inflammation Research, The University of Edinburgh, EH16 4UU, Edinburgh, UK.
- IRR Chemistry Hub, Institute for Regeneration and Repair, The University of Edinburgh, EH16 4UU, Edinburgh, UK
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Frawley AT, Leslie KG, Wycisk V, Galiani S, Shrestha D, Eggeling C, Anderson HL. A Photoswitchable Solvatochromic Dye for Probing Membrane Ordering by RESOLFT Super-resolution Microscopy. Chemphyschem 2023; 24:e202300125. [PMID: 36946252 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202300125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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A switchable solvatochromic fluorescent dyad can be used to map ordering of lipids in vesicle membranes at a resolution better than the diffraction limit. Combining a Nile Red fluorophore with a photochromic spironaphthoxazine quencher allows the fluorescence to be controlled using visible light, via photoswitching and FRET quenching. Synthetic lipid vesicles of varying composition were imaged with an average 2.5-fold resolution enhancement, compared to the confocal images. Ratiometric detection was used to probe the membrane polarity, and domains of different lipid ordering were distinguished within the same membrane.
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- Andrew T Frawley
- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Chemistry Research Laboratory, Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Chemistry Research Laboratory, Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Chemistry Research Laboratory, Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA, UK
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- MRC Human Immunology Unit, Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX3 9DS, UK
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- MRC Human Immunology Unit, Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX3 9DS, UK
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- MRC Human Immunology Unit, Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX3 9DS, UK
- Institute of Applied Optics and Biophysics, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Max-Wien-Platz 4, 07743, Jena, Germany
- Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology e.V., Albert-Einstein-Strasse 9, 07745, Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Philosophenweg 7, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Chemistry Research Laboratory, Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA, UK
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Liang H, Yan Z, Tong Y, Chen S, Li J, Chen L, Yang H. Circular bivalent aptamers enhance the activation of the regenerative signaling pathway for repairing liver injury in vivo. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:1621-1624. [PMID: 36661386 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc06176g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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We developed a circular bivalent aptamer (CBA) to precisely activate membrane receptor-mediated regenerative signaling for liver repair in vivo. The CBA showed enhanced biostability and receptor binding avidity, achieving effective pathway activation and satisfactory treatment in an acetaminophen-induced liver injury model. This work expands aptamer-based molecular engineering in regenerative medicine.
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- Hong Liang
- College of Geography and Oceanography, Fuzhou Institute of Oceanography, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, People's Republic of China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Geography and Oceanography, Fuzhou Institute of Oceanography, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, People's Republic of China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, People's Republic of China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, People's Republic of China.
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Li L, Liu S, Zhang C, Guo Z, Shao S, Deng X, Liu Q. Recent Advances in DNA-Based Cell Surface Engineering for Biological Applications. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202202070. [PMID: 35977912 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202202070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Due to its excellent programmability and biocompatibility, DNA molecule has unique advantages in cell surface engineering. Recent progresses provide a reliable and feasible way to engineer cell surfaces with diverse DNA molecules and DNA nanostructures. The abundant form of DNA nanostructures has greatly expanded the toolbox of DNA-based cell surface engineering and gave rise to a variety of novel and fascinating applications. In this review, we summarize recent advances in DNA-based cell surface engineering and its biological applications. We first introduce some widely used methods of immobilizing DNA molecules on cell surfaces and their application features. Then we discuss the approaches of employing DNA nanostructures and dynamic DNA nanotechnology as elements for creating functional cell surfaces. Finally, we review the extensive biological applications of DNA-based cell surface engineering and discuss the challenges and prospects of DNA-based cell surface engineering.
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- Lexun Li
- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL) State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics College of Biology, Hunan University Changsha, Hunan, 410082, People's Republic of China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL) State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics College of Biology, Hunan University Changsha, Hunan, 410082, People's Republic of China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL) State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics College of Biology, Hunan University Changsha, Hunan, 410082, People's Republic of China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL) State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics College of Biology, Hunan University Changsha, Hunan, 410082, People's Republic of China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL) State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics College of Biology, Hunan University Changsha, Hunan, 410082, People's Republic of China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL) State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics College of Biology, Hunan University Changsha, Hunan, 410082, People's Republic of China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL) State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics College of Biology, Hunan University Changsha, Hunan, 410082, People's Republic of China
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Ali AA, Bagheri Y, Tian Q, You M. Advanced DNA Zipper Probes for Detecting Cell Membrane Lipid Domains. NANO LETTERS 2022; 22:7579-7587. [PMID: 36084301 PMCID: PMC10368464 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c02605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The cell membrane is a complex mixture of lipids, proteins, and other components. By forming dynamic lipid domains, different membrane molecules can selectively interact with each other to control cell signaling. Herein, we report several new types of lipid-DNA conjugates, termed as "DNA zippers", which can be used to measure cell membrane dynamic interactions and the formation of lipid domains. Dependent on the choice of lipid moieties, cholesterol- and sphingomyelin-conjugated DNA zippers specifically locate in and detect membrane lipid-ordered domains, while in contrast, a tocopherol-DNA zipper can be applied for the selective imaging of lipid-disordered phases. These versatile and programmable probes can be further engineered into membrane competition assays to simultaneously detect multiple types of membrane dynamic interactions. These DNA zipper probes can be broadly used to study the correlation between lipid domains and various cellular processes, such as the epithelial-mesenchymal transition.
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- Ahsan Ausaf Ali
- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, USA
- Molecular and Cellular Biology Program, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, USA
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Su Y, Chen X, Wang H, Sun L, Xu Y, Li D. Enhancing cell membrane phase separation for inhibiting cancer metastasis with a stimuli-responsive DNA nanodevice. Chem Sci 2022; 13:6303-6308. [PMID: 35733880 PMCID: PMC9159096 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc00371f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Phase separation in cell membranes promotes the assembly of transmembrane receptors to initiate signal transduction in response to environmental cues. Many cellular behaviors are manipulated by promoting membrane phase separation through binding to multivalent extracellular ligands. However, available extracellular molecule tools that enable manipulating the clustering of transmembrane receptors in a controllable manner are rare. In the present study, we report a DNA nanodevice that enhances membrane phase separation through the clustering of dynamic lipid rafts. This DNA nanodevice is anchored in the lipid raft region of the cell membrane and initiated by ATP. In a tumor microenvironment, this device could be activated to form a long DNA duplex on the cell membrane, which not only enhances membrane phase separation, but also blocks the interaction between the transmembrane surface adhesion receptor and extracellular matrix, leading to reduced migration. We demonstrate that the ATP-activated DNA nanodevice could inhibit cancer cell migration both in vitro and in vivo. The concept of using DNA to regulate membrane phase separation provides new possibilities for manipulating versatile cell functions through rational design of functional DNA structures.
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- Yingying Su
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University 200241 Shanghai China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University 200241 Shanghai China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University 200241 Shanghai China
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- School of Life Science, Shanghai University Shanghai 200444 China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of Cell Differentiation and Apoptosis of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao-Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai 200025 China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University 200241 Shanghai China
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Lipid-DNA conjugates have emerged as highly useful tools to modify the cell membranes. These conjugates generally consist of a lipid anchor for membrane modification and a functional DNA nanostructure for membrane analysis or regulation. There are several unique properties of these lipid-DNA conjugates, especially including their programmability, fast and efficient membrane insertion, and precise sequence-specific assembly. These unique properties have enabled a broad range of biophysical applications on live cell membranes. In this review, we will mainly focus on recent tremendous progress, especially during the past three years, in regulating the biophysical features of these lipid-DNA conjugates and their key applications in studying cell membrane biophysics. Some insights into the current challenges and future directions of this interdisciplinary field have also been provided.
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Chen S, Xu Z, Li S, Liang H, Zhang C, Wang Z, Li J, Li J, Yang H. Systematic Interrogation of Cellular Signaling in Live Cells Using a Membrane‐Anchored DNA Multitasking Processor. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202113795. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202113795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Shan Chen
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Functional Marine Sensing Materials Fuzhou Institute of Oceanography Minjiang University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment College of Chemistry Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment College of Chemistry Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment College of Chemistry Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Functional Marine Sensing Materials Fuzhou Institute of Oceanography Minjiang University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Functional Marine Sensing Materials Fuzhou Institute of Oceanography Minjiang University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Functional Marine Sensing Materials Fuzhou Institute of Oceanography Minjiang University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment College of Chemistry Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
- College of Biological Science and Engineering Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment College of Chemistry Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment College of Chemistry Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350108 P.R. China
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Chen S, Xu Z, Li S, Liang H, Zhang C, Wang Z, Li J, Li J, Yang H. Systematic Interrogation of Cellular Signaling in Live Cells using a Membrane‐anchored DNA Multitasking Processor. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202113795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Shan Chen
- Minjiang University Fujian Key Laboratory of Functional Marine Sensing Materials, Fuzhou Institute of Oceanography CHINA
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- Fuzhou University College of Chemistry CHINA
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- Fuzhou University College of Chemistry CHINA
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- Minjiang University Fujian Key Laboratory of Functional Marine Sensing Materials, Fuzhou Institute of Oceanography CHINA
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- Minjiang University Fujian Key Laboratory of Functional Sensing Materials, Fuzhou Institute of Oceanography CHINA
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- Minjiang University Fujian Key Laboratory of Functional Sensing Materials, Fuzhou Institute of Oceanography CHINA
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- Fuzhou University College of Biological Science and Engineering Qi Shan Campus of Fuzhou University,2 Xue Yuan Road 350108 Fuzhou CHINA
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- Fuzhou University College of Chemistry CHINA
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