Enzymatic polymerization of high molecular weight DNA amphiphiles that self-assemble into star-like micelles.

Tang, Lei; Tjong, Vinalia; Li, Nan; Yingling, Yaroslava G; Chilkoti, Ashutosh; Zauscher, Stefan · Adv Mater · 2014

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.

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