A synthetic DNA walker for molecular transport.
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چکیده
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.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the American Chemical Society
دوره 126 35 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004