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When molecules are transported into a cell (endocytosis), they are absorbed by endosomes. The endosomes lower their pH value to 4-5. We want to use that | For our project we decided on designing a DNA based drug delivery vehicle. | ||
DNA, as a building material, is very easy and safe to work with. So the idea to use it as a delivery vehicle came up naturally. When molecules are transported into a cell (endocytosis), they are absorbed by endosomes. The endosomes lower their pH value to 4-5. We want to use that process of pH change to open our container and release its payload. | |||
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The Project
For our project we decided on designing a DNA based drug delivery vehicle.
DNA, as a building material, is very easy and safe to work with. So the idea to use it as a delivery vehicle came up naturally. When molecules are transported into a cell (endocytosis), they are absorbed by endosomes. The endosomes lower their pH value to 4-5. We want to use that process of pH change to open our container and release its payload.
