Single-stranded RNA origami tiles transcribed and folded inside giant liposomes generate micrometre-long filaments that deform the membrane, showcasing the potential of RNA nanotechnology in building functional synthetic cells for mimicking the function of cytoskeletal proteins.
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Fig. 1: Towards a self-renewing, RNA-based synthetic cell.
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Kosiorek, S., De Franceschi, N. RNA origami nanotubes push the boundaries of confinement. Nat. Nanotechnol. (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41565-025-01880-w
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