Hybrid-Protein DNA Cage (IMAGE)

Arizona State University

Hybrid-Protein DNA Cage

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This protein-DNA 'Lego' was co-assembled with a triangular DNA structure bearing three complementary arms to the handles, resulting in tetrahedral cages comprised of six DNA sides capped by the protein trimer.

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Nicholas Stephanopoulos

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