DNA Templated Silver Nanoclusters for Bioanalytical Applications: A Review

Due to their unique programmability, biocompatibility, photostability and high fluorescent quantum yield, DNA templated silver nanoclusters (DNA Ag NCs) have attracted increasing attention for bioanalytical application. This review summarizes the recent developments in fluorescence properties of DNA templated Ag NCs, as well as their applications in bioanalysis. Finally, we herein discuss some current challenges in bioanalytical applications, to promote developments of DNA Ag NCs in biochemical analysis.