DNA origami traps for large viruses

Monferrer, Alba and Kohler, Fabian and Sigl, Christian and Schachtner, Michael and Peterhoff, David and Asbach, Benedikt and Wagner, Ralf and Dietz, Hendrik (2023) DNA origami traps for large viruses. CELL REPORTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE, 4 (1): 101237. ISSN , 2666-3864

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Abstract

Virus-enveloping macromolecular shells or tilings can prevent vi-ruses from entering cells. Here, we describe the design and assem-bly of a cone-shaped DNA origami higher-order assembly that can engulf and tile the surface of pleomorphic virus samples larger than 100 nm. We determine the structures of subunits and of com-plete cone assemblies using cryoelectron microscopy (cryo-EM) and establish stabilization treatments to enable usage in in vivo con-ditions. We use the cones exemplarily to engulf influenza A virus par-ticles and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), chikungunya, and Zika virus-like particles. Depending on the relative dimensions of cone to virus particles, multiple virus par-ticles may be trapped per single cone, and multiple cones can also tile and adapt to the surface of aspherical virus particles. The cone assemblies form with high yields, require little purification, and are amenable for mass production, which is a key requirement for future real-world uses including as a potential antiviral agent.

Item Type: Article
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Subjects: 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine
Divisions: Medicine > Lehrstuhl für Medizinische Mikrobiologie und Hygiene
Depositing User: Dr. Gernot Deinzer
Date Deposited: 30 Jan 2024 10:18
Last Modified: 30 Jan 2024 10:18
URI: https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/60058

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