A Programmable Molecular Robot

We have developed a programmable and auton-omous molecular robot whose motion is fueled by DNA hybridization. Instructions determining the path to be followed are programmed into the fuel molecules, allowing precise control of cargo motion on a branched track.

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Published inNano letters Vol. 11; no. 3; pp. 982 - 987
Main Authors Muscat, Richard A, Bath, Jonathan, Turberfield, Andrew J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington, DC American Chemical Society 09.03.2011
Subjects
Analytical, structural and metabolic biochemistry
Applied sciences
Biological and medical sciences
Electronics
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Miscellaneous
Molecular electronics, nanoelectronics
Proteins
Semiconductor electronics. Microelectronics. Optoelectronics. Solid state devices
self-assembly
programmable machines
molecular motors
DNA
Molecular motion
Molecular electronics
Hybridization
Molecular motor
Nanoelectronics
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Summary:We have developed a programmable and auton-omous molecular robot whose motion is fueled by DNA hybridization. Instructions determining the path to be followed are programmed into the fuel molecules, allowing precise control of cargo motion on a branched track.
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ISSN:1530-6984
1530-6992
DOI:10.1021/nl1037165