Abstract
We show a novel DNA microstructure, named “DNA micro-skeleton”. This DNA microstructure is constructed by self-assembly of Y-motif DNA inside water-in-oil microdroplets covered with cationic lipids. The DNA micro-skeleton is a porous and hollow microcapsule with a large surface area. Therefore, we believe the structure will have potentials for physical and biomedical use such as artificial cells and molecular robots, which will be realized by the advantage of the soft but robust structure and also its large surface area.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 21st International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2017 |
| Publisher | Chemical and Biological Microsystems Society |
| Pages | 159-160 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780692941836 |
| Publication status | Published - 2020 Jan 1 |
| Event | 21st International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2017 - Savannah, United States Duration: 2017 Oct 22 → 2017 Oct 26 |
Publication series
| Name | 21st International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2017 |
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Conference
| Conference | 21st International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2017 |
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| Country | United States |
| City | Savannah |
| Period | 17/10/22 → 17/10/26 |
Keywords
- DNA hydrogel
- DNA nanotechnology
- Self-assembly
- Water-in-oil droplets
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)
- Bioengineering
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Morita, M., Nomura, S. I. M., Murata, S., Yanagisawa, M., & Takinoue, M. (2020). Formation of DNA micro-skeleton structures in water-in-oil microdroplets. In 21st International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2017 (pp. 159-160). (21st International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2017). Chemical and Biological Microsystems Society.