Issue 12, 2011

DNA origami: a quantum leap for self-assembly of complex structures

Abstract

The spatially controlled positioning of functional materials by self-assembly is one of the fundamental visions of nanotechnology. Major steps towards this goal have been achieved using DNA as a programmable building block. This tutorial review will focus on one of the most promising methods: DNA origami. The basic design principles, organization of a variety of functional materials and recent implementation of DNA robotics are discussed together with future challenges and opportunities.

Graphical abstract: DNA origami: a quantum leap for self-assembly of complex structures

Article information

Article type
Tutorial Review
Submitted
02 Mar 2011
First published
19 May 2011

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2011,40, 5636-5646

DNA origami: a quantum leap for self-assembly of complex structures

T. Tørring, N. V. Voigt, J. Nangreave, H. Yan and K. V. Gothelf, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2011, 40, 5636 DOI: 10.1039/C1CS15057J

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