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Fullerene c60 as genetic information delivery vector.(developed at University of Tokyo, Japan)(Brief Article)
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Japanese Nanotechnologies
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December 1, 2001
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An R & D team at the University of Tokyo has developed a technique which uses fullerene C60 as a vector to transport genetic data into living cells. Currently the vector form of gene delivery uses viruses, which say the research group, may present risks.
According to the researchers, the technology is based on artificially fusing DNA to fullerene C60 molecules, which have a diameter of just 1nm. The fullerene C60 gradually releases it's ...