Abstract
DNA microspheres formed by self-assembly of DNA three-way junctions with self-complementary sticky-ends undergo an unexpected dynamic transformation from filled spheres into hollow capsules upon addition of cationic surfactants such as cetyltrimethylammonium bromide.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Cetrimonium
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Cetrimonium Compounds / chemistry*
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DNA / chemistry*
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Microscopy, Confocal
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Microspheres*
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Models, Chemical
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Oligodeoxyribonucleotides / chemistry*
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Scattering, Small Angle
Substances
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Cetrimonium Compounds
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Oligodeoxyribonucleotides
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DNA
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Cetrimonium