In:
MRS Bulletin, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 42, No. 12 ( 2017-12), p. 920-924
Abstract:
Enzyme sequestration and compartmentalization are key factors in cell signaling and metabolism, evolved to solve the challenges of slow turnover rates, undesired pathway intermediates, and competing reactions. Inspired by nature, DNA nanoengineers have developed organizational systems to confine enzymes in two- and three-dimensional environments and to actuate them in response to precise external stimuli. DNA-scaffolded enzymes have applications for not only the in vitro reconstitution of proteins, peptides, and other molecular assemblies, but also to enable the generation of advanced functional nanomaterials for the development of, for example, fuel cells, biosensors, and drug delivery systems. Despite several challenges that still remain unsolved, the use of DNA scaffolds to arrange enzymes in space and time will help to realize biochemical nanofactories, where multiple components work together to produce novel and improved functional materials, rivaling the efficiency of biological systems.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0883-7694
,
1938-1425
DOI:
10.1557/mrs.2017.269
Language:
English
Publisher:
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Publication Date:
2017
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2749565-6
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2136359-6
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