Balancing flexibility and stress in DNA nanostructures

Chem Commun (Camb). 2006 Mar 7:(9):968-9. doi: 10.1039/b513962g. Epub 2006 Jan 20.

Abstract

A subtle balance of flexibility and stress is found to be critical for a DNA nanostructure to be a good self-assembly block.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • DNA / chemistry*
  • DNA / ultrastructure*
  • Microscopy, Atomic Force
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Nanostructures / ultrastructure*
  • Pliability*

Substances

  • DNA