Biological-like vesicular structures self-assembled from DNA-block copolymers (original) (raw)

Abstract

The polymer modification of short nucleotide sequences has been achieved for future use as self-assembled biologically active structures with sizes in the nanometre range. Co-assembly of the resulting DNA-based amphiphilic block copolymers with native proteins demonstrates the self-assembly of biological-like vesicular structures.

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  18. Fig. 3 Fluorescence spectroscopy (emission wavelength at 415 nm) (a) represents the enzymatic activity of LPO at enzyme concentrations of 5 (green), 1 (red) and 0.5 mM (blue). Graph (b) represents the comparative enzymatic activity of purified biological-like vesicles (red) and non-porous self-assemblies (blue).