The versatility and predictable base-pairing of nucleic acids make them an ideal substrate for bioengineering and nanotechnological applications. In this thesis, diverse aspects of nucleic acid nanostructures are discussed. Firstly, DNA origami nanostructures were assembled at physiological concentrations of a condensing agent and explored for electrotransfection. Secondly, non coding RNA were exploited for the design and construction of new synthetic RNA nanostructures and scaffolds. Lastly, in vivo synthesis of an in vitro selected catalytic DNA was demonstrated.
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The versatility and predictable base-pairing of nucleic acids make them an ideal substrate for bioengineering and nanotechnological applications. In this thesis, diverse aspects of nucleic acid nanostructures are discussed. Firstly, DNA origami nanostructures were assembled at physiological concentrations of a condensing agent and explored for electrotransfection. Secondly, non coding RNA were exploited for the design and construction of new synthetic RNA nanostructures and scaffolds. Lastly, i...
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