About this Research Topic
RNA nanotechnology is an interdisciplinary field and exists at the intersection of RNA biology and nanotechnology. Possible applications of this field includes structural biology, diagnostic tools, biosensors, therapeutic delivery, gene regulation, vaccine development. To fully realize the potential of translating RNA nanotechnology for clinical applications there are challenges such as nuclease stability, targeted delivery, immune response, and limit of detection that must be addressed and further improvements to refine the technology.
The objective of this Research Topic is to provide perspective on current advancements and innovative work in the field of RNA nanotechnology advancing the progress of clinical diagnostic and therapeutic applications. This Research Topic focuses on computational and experimental approaches developed to engineer and study RNA nanostructures for biomedical applications, including but not limited to:
•Design of RNA assemblies
•Molecular dynamics simulations of RNA structures
•Methods for self-assembly and synthesis
•Delivery of RNA constructs
•Development of RNA-based sensors and probes
•RNA therapeutic strategies
Keywords: RNA, RNA Nanotechnology, RNA therapeutics, Therapeutics, Diagnostics
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