Abstract
A nanochannel with a shutter at one end was built by DNA nanotechnology. Using DNA hybridization the shutter could be opened or closed, influencing the transport of materials through the channel. This process was visualized by an enzyme cascade reaction occurring in the structure.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Biocompatible Materials / chemistry
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Biocompatible Materials / metabolism
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DNA / chemistry*
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Glucose Oxidase / metabolism
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Horseradish Peroxidase / metabolism
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Microscopy, Atomic Force
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Nanostructures / chemistry*
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Nucleic Acid Conformation
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Nucleic Acid Hybridization
Substances
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Biocompatible Materials
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DNA
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Glucose Oxidase
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Horseradish Peroxidase