Abstract
Interactions between two precisely defined three-dimensional architectures (DNA and dendrimers) are described. Highly synergetic effects occur, as illustrated in two cases: dendrimers can be used as three-dimensional linkers for oligonucleotides, affording highly sensitive microarrays (biochips), and positively charged dendrimers strongly interact with DNA, allowing penetration inside cells (genetic transfection).
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Biological Transport, Active
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Biosensing Techniques
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DNA / chemistry*
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DNA / genetics
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DNA / metabolism
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Dendrimers / chemistry*
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Dendrimers / metabolism
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Gene Transfer Techniques*
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Genetic Vectors / genetics
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Humans
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Nanostructures / chemistry*
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Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis
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Oligonucleotides / chemistry
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Oligonucleotides / genetics
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Oligonucleotides / metabolism
Substances
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Dendrimers
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Oligonucleotides
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DNA