A synthetic DNA walker for molecular transport.
Journal: Shin JS, Pierce NA , (). A synthetic DNA walker for molecular transport. J. Am. Chem. Soc. . 126(35), 10834-5
Abstract:Inspired by kinesin movement along a microtubule, we demonstrate a processive bipedal DNA walker. Powered by externally controlled DNA fuel strands, the walker locomotes with a 5 nm stride by advancing the trailing foot to the lead at each step. Real-time monitoring of specific bidirectional walker movement is achieved via multiplexed fluorescence quenching.