Abstract
A strategy was developed to reversibly switch on/off an autonomous DNA nanomotor that contains a DNA enzyme. The multiple RNA cleavage of the DNAzyme powered the motor to move, and a strand displacement mechanism provided the basis for a reversible brake to the motor.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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DNA / chemistry*
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DNA / drug effects*
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DNA / physiology
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Molecular Motor Proteins / chemistry*
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Molecular Motor Proteins / drug effects*
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Molecular Motor Proteins / physiology
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Nanotechnology / methods*
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Nucleic Acids / pharmacology*
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Spectrometry, Fluorescence
Substances
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Molecular Motor Proteins
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Nucleic Acids
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DNA