Yanhui Yuan, Yi Li, Siying Liu, Pichang Gong, Jinxing Lin, Xi Zhang
Aptamers, serving as highly efficient molecular recognition and biotechnology tools, have garnered increasing interest in the realm of plant science in recent years. Aptamers are synthetic single-stranded short nucleotides or peptides, that bind targets with high specificity and affinity, triggering precise biological responses. As an alternative to antibodies, aptamers present promising avenues for advancement in biological researches. Aptamers function in a range of fields, encompassing cell signaling, drug development, biosensor technology, as well as botany, agricultural and forestry sciences...
March 19, 2024: Journal of Plant Physiology