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Title: Tuning phase and aging of DNA hydrogels through molecular design

Journal Article · · Soft Matter
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/c7sm00557a· OSTI ID:1535247
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  1. Biomolecular Science and Engineering Program; University of California; Santa Barbara; USA
  2. Materials Department and Biomolecular Science and Engineering Program; University of California; Santa Barbara; USA

Using self-assembling, multi-valent DNA nanostars, we show that DNA hydrogel phase and structure can be controlled by tuning hydrogel aging kinetics through the rational design of gel-forming elements and solvent conditions.

Research Organization:
Univ. of California, Santa Barbara, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
SC0014427
OSTI ID:
1535247
Journal Information:
Soft Matter, Vol. 13, Issue 32; ISSN 1744-683X
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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