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DNA Nanodevices
Author(s) -
Simmel Friedrich C.,
Dittmer Wendy U.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
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Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.785
H-Index - 236
eISSN - 1613-6829
pISSN - 1613-6810
DOI - 10.1002/smll.200400111
Subject(s) - nanotechnology , dna , materials science , construct (python library) , drug delivery , computer science , rotation around a fixed axis , simple (philosophy) , molecule , chemistry , engineering , mechanical engineering , organic chemistry , programming language , biochemistry , philosophy , epistemology
The molecular recognition properties of DNA molecules combined with the distinct mechanical properties of single and double strands of DNA can be utilized for the construction of nanodevices, which can perform ever more tasks with possible applications ranging from nanoconstruction to intelligent drug delivery. With the help of DNA it is possible to construct machinelike devices that are capable of rotational motion, pulling and stretching, or even unidirectional motion. It is possible to devise autonomous nanodevices, to grab and release molecules, and also to perform simple information‐processing tasks.