DNA-functionalized colloidal crystals for macromolecular encapsulation
Maasa Yokomori, Hayato Suzuki, Akiyoshi Nakamura, Shigeo S. Sugano, Miho Tagawa
Abstract
biolistic bombardment. Thus, this study provides an attractive strategy for creating a new class of DNA-based structures for macromolecular encapsulation, and an alternative research direction toward colloidal crystal engineering using DNA.
Topics & Concepts
MacromoleculeEndonucleaseDNANanotechnologyStreptavidinColloidal crystalMoleculeMaterials scienceBiomoleculeChemistryColloidCrystallographyBiophysicsBiochemistryBiologyBiotinOrganic chemistryAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniquesRNA Interference and Gene DeliveryDNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry