| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7023095 | Journal of Membrane Science | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The supercoiled double-stranded 350 nm DNA penetrates through 10 nm pores. ⺠The plasmids penetrate by stretching into long hair-shaped flexible macromolecules. ⺠A critical pressure has to be exerted by the flow in order to stretch the plasmid. ⺠A “snake-like” movement with gradual pore blocking is suggested. ⺠The results shed light on the mechanisms of virus transport and cell penetration.
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Authors
Elizabeth Arkhangelsky, Yossi Sefi, Barak Hajaj, Gadi Rothenberg, Vitaly Gitis,