DNA has been well-known
for its applications in programmable self-assembly
of materials. Nonetheless, utility of DNA origami, which offers more
opportunity to realize complicated operations, has been very limited.
Here we report self-assembly of a biomolecular motor system, microtubule-kinesin
mediated by DNA origami nanostructures. We demonstrate that a rodlike
DNA origami motif facilitates self-assembly of microtubules into asters.
A smooth-muscle like molecular contraction system has also been realized
using the DNA origami in which self-assembled microtubules exhibited
fast and dynamic contraction in the presence of kinesins through an
energy dissipative process. This work provides potential nanotechnological
applications of DNA and biomolecular motor proteins.
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