Packaging of DNA origami in viral capsids

Nanoscale. 2019 May 30;11(21):10160-10166. doi: 10.1039/c8nr10113b.

Abstract

Here we show the encapsulation of 35 nm diameter, nearly-spherical, DNA origami by self-assembly of SV40-like (simian virus 40) particles. The self-assembly of this new type of nanoparticles is highly reproducible and efficient. The structure of these particles was determined by cryo-EM. The capsid forms a regular SV40 lattice of T = 7d icosahedral symmetry and the structural features of encapsulated DNA origami are fully visible. These particles are a promising biomaterial for use in various medical applications.

MeSH terms

  • Capsid / chemistry*
  • Capsid / ultrastructure
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • DNA / ultrastructure
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Nanoparticles / ultrastructure
  • Simian virus 40 / chemistry*
  • Simian virus 40 / ultrastructure

Substances

  • DNA