Functionalizing DNA origami to investigate and interact with biological systems
DNA origami has emerged as a powerful method to generate DNA nanostructures with
dynamic properties and nanoscale control. These nanostructures enable complex …
dynamic properties and nanoscale control. These nanostructures enable complex …
Nanoarchitectonics for coordination asymmetry and related chemistry
K Ariga, M Shionoya - Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Nanoarchitectonics is a concept envisioned to produce functional materials from nanoscale
units through fusion of nanotechnology with other scientific disciplines. For component …
units through fusion of nanotechnology with other scientific disciplines. For component …
In situ integrated microrobots driven by artificial muscles built from biomolecular motors
Microrobots have been developed for applications in the submillimeter domain such as the
manipulation of micro-objects and microsurgery. Rapid progress has been achieved in …
manipulation of micro-objects and microsurgery. Rapid progress has been achieved in …
Synthetic systems powered by biological molecular motors
Biological molecular motors (or biomolecular motors for short) are nature's solution to the
efficient conversion of chemical energy to mechanical movement. In biological systems …
efficient conversion of chemical energy to mechanical movement. In biological systems …
Molecular cybernetics: challenges toward cellular chemical artificial intelligence
Research on so‐called “chemical artificial intelligence”(CAI) is an emerging field with the
aim of constructing information‐processing systems with learning capabilities based on …
aim of constructing information‐processing systems with learning capabilities based on …
DNA origami-based protein networks: from basic construction to emerging applications
G Kong, M Xiong, L Liu, L Hu, HM Meng, G Ke… - Chemical Society …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Natural living systems are driven by delicate protein networks whose functions are precisely
controlled by many parameters, such as number, distance, orientation, and position …
controlled by many parameters, such as number, distance, orientation, and position …
Dynamic programming of a DNA walker controlled by protons
We have now constructed a four-legged DNA walker based on toehold exchange reactions
whose movement is controlled by alternating pH changes. A well-characterized, pH …
whose movement is controlled by alternating pH changes. A well-characterized, pH …
Generation of stable microtubule superstructures by binding of peptide-fused tetrameric proteins to inside and outside
Microtubules play important roles in biological functions by forming superstructures, such as
doublets and branched structures, in vivo. Despite the importance, it is challenging to …
doublets and branched structures, in vivo. Despite the importance, it is challenging to …
Modulation of microtubule properties and functions by encapsulation of nanomaterials using a Tau-derived peptide
H Inaba, K Matsuura - Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Microtubules (MTs) are hollow cytoskeletons with typically 15 nm inner diameter, which are
crucial for various cellular activities including structural support, transport, and cell division …
crucial for various cellular activities including structural support, transport, and cell division …
Molecular swarm robots: recent progress and future challenges
Recent advancements in molecular robotics have been greatly contributed by the progress
in various fields of science and technology, particularly in supramolecular chemistry, bio-and …
in various fields of science and technology, particularly in supramolecular chemistry, bio-and …