An Autonomous DNA Nanomotor Powered by a DNA Enzyme

The power of life: An autonomous DNA nanomotor powered by an RNA-cleaving DNA enzyme (see figure) has been constructed that works in the same way as cellular protein motors: it continuously extracts chemical energy from fuel molecules to power mechanical motions. The fuel for the DNA nanomotor is the RNA substrate of the DNA enzyme. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2004/z53779_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.