Hydrogels are polymeric materials with three-dimensional network structures containing large amounts of water. They serve as ...

DNA hydrogels are biocompatible drug delivery systems for targeted therapeutic interventions. Conventional DNA hydrogels, formed with many DNA nanostructure units, lead to increased preparation costs ...

In a new study published in the Journal of Controlled Release, researchers from Tokyo University of Science attempted to minimize and optimize DNA nanostructures for making hydrogels. A Takumi-shaped ...

Innovative Takumi-shaped DNA hydrogels exhibit prolonged retention and drug release, showcasing their potential as biocompatible delivery systems in medicine.