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ReviewFundamental research2025

DNA-based hydrogels: Ideal biomaterials for cartilage organoids.

Congyi Shen, Zuhao Li, Guangfeng Li, Guangchao Wang, Zhen Geng, Jiacan Su

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Review in Fundamental research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Design and Characterization of DX-Tile DNA Nanostar-Based Hydrogels.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026
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6 authors.

Congyi ShenInstitute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
Zuhao LiInstitute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
Guangfeng LiInstitute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
Guangchao WangDepartment of Orthopedics, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China.
Zhen GengInstitute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
Jiacan SuInstitute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative disease with high disability rate, imposing significant economic burdens on individuals and society. Due to the limited self-repair ability of articular cartilage, the existing treatment methods still cannot effectively treat OA. Organoids are multicellular structures differentiated from stem cells or organ progenitors and can be used to model disease. Future applications can provide alternative organ replacement strategies. Therefore, constructing cartilage organoids is expected to overcome the shortcomings of the existing treatment methods to achieve effective treatment of OA. The construction of organoids requires three-dimensional network scaffolds resembling extracellular matrix (ECM) to support cell expansion. Hydrogel has a hydrophilic natural network structure. Hence it can mimic the ECM, providing mechanical support and a favorable microenvironment for cell growth. DNA hydrogel is mainly formed by DNA. It preserves DNA's programmability, biocompatibility and biodegradability, and has unique mechanical properties. Thus, it is an ideal material for constructing cartilage organoids. This review summarized the preparation methods and discussed the use of DNA hydrogels in the construction of cartilage organoids, aiming to provide a reference for the construction and design of cartilage organoids based on DNA hydrogels.

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BiomaterialsCartilage repairDNA hydrogelsOrganoidTissue engineering

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PMID41613443
PMCPMC12848200

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