Hierarchical Organization of Microtubular Network (IMAGE)

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Hierarchical Organization of Microtubular Network

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Mixing DNA-modified microtubules, DNA origami and kinesin linkers leads to star-like formations of microtubules that are connected by kinesin linkers. This network contracted dynamically when ATP energy was added. (Matsuda K. <em>et al</em>., <em>Nano Letters</em>, April 30, 2019)

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Matsuda K. <em>et al</em>., <em>Nano Letters</em>, April 30, 2019

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