A modular spring-loaded actuator for mechanical activation of membrane proteins

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• who: A. Mills from the Centre, INSERM, Montpellier, France have published the article: A modular spring-loaded actuator for mechanical activation of membrane proteins, in the Journal: NATURE COMMUNICATIONS NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
• what: Using the DNA origami method, the authors report the creation of a modular molecular device called the Nano-winch. The approach has been to take advantage of the single-stranded DNA connectors behaviour which functions as an entropic spring13-15 and can drive the piston away from the surface. To achieve this, the authors explore the capabilities of the Nano-winch to be . . .
  

   

  

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