A Rationally Designed DNA Nanopore (IMAGE)

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A Rationally Designed DNA Nanopore

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The 'lock' DNA (red) of the closed nanopore binds with the 'key' DNA (green) to open the channel.

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Jonathan Burns et al. Nature Nanotechnology, DOI 10.1038/nnano.2015.279

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Credit Jonathan Burns et al. Nature Nanotechnology, DOI 10.1038/nnano.2015.279

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