RNA-DNA nanofibers (IMAGE)

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

RNA-DNA nanofibers

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RNA-DNA nanofibers have been designed to bind and inactivate thrombin and due to their size have a prolonged circulation in bloodstream. This induced anticoagulation process can be reversed by the kill switch mechanism that also results in production of smaller complexes for accelerated renal excretion.

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UNC Charlotte

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