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Title: 3D DNA Crystals and Nanotechnology

Journal Article · · Crystals
 [1];  [2]
  1. Univ. of Maryland, College Park, MD (United States). Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Univ Maryland, Dept Chem & Biochem, College Pk, MD 20742 USA
  2. New York Univ. (NYU), NY (United States). Department of Chemistry

DNA's molecular recognition properties have made it one of the most widely used biomacromolecular construction materials. The programmed assembly of DNA oligonucleotides has been used to create complex 2D and 3D self-assembled architectures and to guide the assembly of other molecules. The origins of DNA nanotechnology are rooted in the goal of assembling DNA molecules into designed periodic arrays, i.e., crystals. Here, we highlight several DNA crystal structures, the progress made in designing DNA crystals, and look at the current prospects and future directions of DNA crystals in nanotechnology.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Maryland, College Park, MD (United States). Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0007991
OSTI ID:
1437431
Journal Information:
Crystals, Journal Name: Crystals Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 6; ISSN CRYSBC; ISSN 2073-4352
Publisher:
MDPICopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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