Enzymatic polymerization of high molecular weight DNA amphiphiles that self-assemble into star-like micelles.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
High molecular weight ssDNA amphiphiles are synthesized by enzymatic polymerization. These highly asymmetric diblock DNA copolymers self-assemble into "hairy", star-like micelles, shown in the AFM image and the DPD snapshot.
Medical subject headings
- DNA, Single-Stranded
- Enzymes
- Micelles
- Polynucleotides