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Abstract
Viral capsids can adopt various geometries, most iconically characterized by icosahedral or helical symmetries. Importantly, precise control over the size and shape of virus capsids would have advantages in the development of new vaccines and delivery systems. However, current tools to direct the assembly process in a programmable manner are exceedingly elusive. Here we introduce a modular approach by demonstrating DNA-origami-directed polymorphism of single-protein subunit capsids. We achieve control over the capsid shape, size and topology by employing user-defined DNA origami nanostructures as binding and assembly platforms, which are efficiently encapsulated within the capsid. Furthermore, the obtained viral capsid coatings can shield the encapsulated DNA origami from degradation. Our approach is, moreover, not limited to a single type of capsomers and can also be applied to RNA–DNA origami structures to pave way for next-generation cargo protection and targeting strategies.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1205-1212 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Nature Nanotechnology |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 10 |
Early online date | 17 Jul 2023 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2023 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
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EMD-16077: Inner helical shell of CCMV capsid protein on DNA origami 6HB-10k
Kumpula, E. (Creator), Seitz, I. (Creator), Kostiainen, M. (Creator) & Huiskonen, J. T. (Creator), Electron Microscopy Data Bank, 5 Jul 2023
https://www.ebi.ac.uk/emdb/EMD-16077
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EMD-16080: Helical shell of CCMV capsid protein on DNA origami 24HB-2.5k
Kumpula, E. (Creator), Seitz, I. (Creator), Kostiainen, M. (Creator) & Huiskonen, J. T. (Creator), Electron Microscopy Data Bank, 5 Jul 2023
https://www.ebi.ac.uk/emdb/EMD-16080
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EMD-16076: Helical shell of CCMV capsid protein on DNA origami 6HB-2k
Kumpula, E. (Creator), Seitz, I. (Creator), Kostiainen, M. (Creator) & Huiskonen, J. T. (Creator), Electron Microscopy Data Bank, 5 Jul 2023
https://www.ebi.ac.uk/emdb/EMD-16076
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LIBER Kostiainen: Life-like hybrid materials Kostiainen
Kostiainen, M., Luotonen, O., George, L., Wierzchowiecka, J. & Mäkelä, V.
01/01/2022 → 31/12/2024
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding
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PhotoCage: Photoactive protein cage biohybrids for light-induced applications
01/09/2021 → 16/05/2027
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding
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ProCrystal (ERC): Multicomponent Protein Cage Co-Crystals
Kostiainen, M., Ahmed, A., De, S., Liu, Q., Zhou, Y., Enlund, E. & Saarinen, S.
01/09/2021 → 31/08/2026
Project: EU: ERC grants
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OtaNano - Nanomicroscopy Center
Jani Seitsonen (Manager) & Anna Rissanen (Other)
OtaNanoFacility/equipment: Facility
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-University of Twente: DNA ORIGAMI TO CREATE VIRUS CAPSIDS OF ALL SHAPES AND SIZES
25/07/2023
2 items of Media coverage
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DNA origami to create virus capsids of all shapes and sizes
24/07/2023
1 item of Media coverage
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DNA Origami Nanostructures: Reprogramming the Shape of Virus Capsids To Advance Biomedicine
Mauri Kostiainen, Veikko Linko & Eduardo Anaya-Plaza
21/07/2023
1 item of Media coverage
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