Calcium-triggered DNA-mediated membrane fusion in synthetic cells

Yen Yu Hsu, Samuel J. Chen, Julio Bernal-Chanchavac, Bineet Sharma, Hossein Moghimianavval, Nicholas Stephanopoulos, Allen P. Liu

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Abstract

In cells, membrane fusion is mediated by SNARE proteins, whose activities are calcium-dependent. While several non-native membrane fusion mechanisms have been demonstrated, few can respond to external stimuli. Here, we develop a calcium-triggered DNA-mediated membrane fusion strategy where fusion is regulated using surface-bound PEG chains that are cleavable by the calcium-activated protease calpain-1.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)8806-8809
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume59
Issue number57
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 7 2023

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Catalysis
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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