Enzyme DNA Nanoparticle Interaction (IMAGE)

Duke University

Enzyme DNA Nanoparticle Interaction

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Normally, the enzyme DNase cuts cell-free DNA into tiny pieces (top). But when DNA is attached to a nanoparticle, the enzyme can only clip the ends, leaving a DNA "corona" around the nanoparticle. These complexes are believed to contribute to the symptoms of many autoimmune diseases.

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