Selective DNA Transport Across Membranes (IMAGE)

KU Leuven

Selective DNA Transport Across Membranes

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Left: The hybridization of a specific DNA molecule (key 1) to the DNA revolving door promotes the transport of the DNA across the nanopore. Right: A specific DNA key inside the cell compartment promotes the release of the DNA cargo and restores the initial configuration.

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Giovanni Maglia, KU Leuven

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