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Evolution of DNA Origami
Article first published online: 17 NOV 2009
DOI: 10.1002/anie.200904802
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Somoza, Á. (2009), Evolution of DNA Origami. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 48: 9406–9408. doi: 10.1002/anie.200904802
Publication History
- Issue published online: 30 NOV 2009
- Article first published online: 17 NOV 2009
- Manuscript Received: 27 AUG 2009
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Keywords:
- DNA;
- nanostructures;
- nanotechnology;
- oligonucleotides;
- self-assembly
DNA folding as an extended art form: Long strands of DNA can be folded in a controlled manner to yield 3D shapes. Moreover, twisted and curved shapes can be created with excellent control (see schematic representation). The key to these developments is the use of Holliday junctions, which connect different parts of the array and also create tension in the honeycomb system so that the DNA structure is forced to fold into the desired shape.