DNA Cages (IMAGE)

McGill University

DNA Cages

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A DNA cage (at left), with lipid-like molecules (in blue). The lipids come together in a "handshake" within the cage (center image) to encapsulate small-molecule drugs (purple). The molecules are released (at right) in response to the presence of a specific nucleic acid.

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Thomas Edwardson, McGill University

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