The assembly of DNA machines represents a central effort in DNA nanotechnology. We report on the first DNA rotor system composed of a two-ring catenane. The DNA rotor ring rotates in dictated directions along a wheel, and it occupies three distinct sites. Hg2+/cysteine or pH (H +/OH-) act as fuels or antifuels in positioning the rotor ring. Analysis of the kinetics reveals directional clockwise or anticlockwise population of the target-sites (>85%), and the rotor's direction is controlled by the shortest path on the wheel. © 2013 American Chemical Society.
A three-station DNA catenane rotary motor with controlled directionality
Cecconello A.;
2013
Abstract
The assembly of DNA machines represents a central effort in DNA nanotechnology. We report on the first DNA rotor system composed of a two-ring catenane. The DNA rotor ring rotates in dictated directions along a wheel, and it occupies three distinct sites. Hg2+/cysteine or pH (H +/OH-) act as fuels or antifuels in positioning the rotor ring. Analysis of the kinetics reveals directional clockwise or anticlockwise population of the target-sites (>85%), and the rotor's direction is controlled by the shortest path on the wheel. © 2013 American Chemical Society.
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