Representation of DNA Nanoplate-based Microcapsules (IMAGE)

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Representation of DNA Nanoplate-based Microcapsules

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(a) Two types of DNA nanoplates (non-pored and pored) were constructed and modified to confer hydrophobicity to one face of the nanoplates. The resultant amphiphilic DNA nanoplates self-assemble at the oil-water interface to form emulsion droplets, or microcapsules, even without any supporting membrane such as lipid membrane.

(b) The nanopores were successfully shown in this study to function as ion channels between two microcapsules.

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Angewandte Chemie

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