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A simple DNA-based translation system.

ABSTRACT: We have used DNA double crossover (DX) molecules to produce a translation system that generates unique molecular products. The particular species of DX molecule used contains an even number of half-turns between crossover points, so there is a continuous strand on both sides of the molecule. One of these strands acts as the input strand containing the message, and a second strand acts as the product of translation. The crossover strands carry the "code" that connects the two sides of the molecule. This system is more robust, more extendable, and simpler than previous DNA-based translation systems that have been reported. It is designed to be useful in a variety of applications that utilize the concept of translating from one code to another.

SUBMITTER: Garibotti AV

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2523266 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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A simple DNA-based translation system.

Garibotti Alejandra V AV Liao Shiping S Seeman Nadrian C NC

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We have used DNA double crossover (DX) molecules to produce a translation system that generates unique molecular products. The particular species of DX molecule used contains an even number of half-turns between crossover points, so there is a continuous strand on both sides of the molecule. One of these strands acts as the input strand containing the message, and a second strand acts as the product of translation. The crossover strands carry the "code" that connects the two sides of the molecul ...[more]

PMID: 17243754

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