mRNA-Producing Pseudo-nucleus System

Seung Won Shin, Kyung Soo Park, Woo Jung Shin, Soong Ho Um

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Abstract

A pseudo-eukaryotic nucleus (PEN) system consisting of a gene-containing DNA hydrogel encapsulated in a liposome is fabricated. Owing to the structural characteristics of gene-containing DNA hydrogel, mRNA transcription efficiency is promoted 2.57-fold. Through the use of PEN as a platform for mRNA delivery to the cytosol, prolonged protein translation is achieved.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5515-5519
Number of pages5
JournalSmall
Volume11
Issue number41
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Nov 2015

Keywords

  • artificial cell nucleus
  • biomimicry
  • DNA nanotechnology
  • messenger RNA expression
  • nucleus mimicry

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