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DNA Cages with Icosahedral Symmetry in Bionanotechnology

Jonoska, N.; Taormina, A.; Twarock, R.

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Authors

N. Jonoska

R. Twarock



Contributors

A. Condon
Editor

D. Harel
Editor

J.N. Kok
Editor

Abstract

Blueprints for polyhedral cages with icosahedral symmetry made of circular DNA molecules are provided. The basic rule is that every edge of the cage is met twice in opposite directions by the DNA strand(s), and vertex junctions are realized by a set of admissible junction types. As nanocontainers for cargo storage and delivery, the icosidodecahedral cages are of special interest because they have the largest volume per surface ratio of all cages discussed here.

Citation

Jonoska, N., Taormina, A., & Twarock, R. (2009). DNA Cages with Icosahedral Symmetry in Bionanotechnology. In A. Condon, D. Harel, & J. Kok (Eds.), Algorithmic bioprocesses (141-158). Springer Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-88869-7_9

Publication Date 2009
Deposit Date Feb 9, 2011
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Publisher Springer Verlag
Pages 141-158
Series Title Natural computing series
Book Title Algorithmic bioprocesses.
Chapter Number 9
ISBN 9783540888680
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-88869-7_9

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