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

doi:10.1039/d3cc02204h

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

Molecular Sciences, School of (SMS)

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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 language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	8806-8809
Number of pages	4
Journal	Chemical Communications
Volume	59
Issue number	57
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1039/d3cc02204h
State	Published - Jun 7 2023

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

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