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DNA Architectonics: towards the Next Generation of Bio‐inspired Materials
Author(s) -
Stulz Eugen
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
chemistry – a european journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.687
H-Index - 242
eISSN - 1521-3765
pISSN - 0947-6539
DOI - 10.1002/chem.201102908
Subject(s) - nanobiotechnology , nanotechnology , dna , function (biology) , computer science , architecture , materials science , biology , genetics , geography , archaeology , nanoparticle
The use of DNA in nanobiotechnology has advanced to a stage at which almost any two or three dimensional architecture can be designed with high precision. The choice of the DNA sequences is essential for successful self‐assembly, and opens new ways of making nanosized monomolecular assemblies with predictable structure and size. The inclusion of designer nucleoside analogues further adds functionality with addressable groups, which have an influence on the function of the DNA nano‐objects. This article highlights the recent achievements in this emerging field and gives an outlook on future perspectives and applications.