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  1. Abstract

    Functional nucleic acids (FNAs) are garnering tremendous interest owing to their high modularity and unique bioactivity. Three‐dimensional FNAs have been developed to overcome the issues of nuclease degradation and limited cell uptake. We have developed a new facile approach to the synthesis of multiple three‐dimensional FNA nanostructures by harnessing photo‐polymerization‐induced self‐assembly. Sgc8 aptamer and CpG oligonucleotide were modified as macro chain‐transfer reagents to mediate in situ polymerization and self‐assembly. Diverse structures, including micelles, rods, and short worms, afford these two FNAs afford these two FNAs with higher nuclease resistance in serum serum, greater cellular uptake efficiency, and increased bioactivity.

     
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