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- Our submission to the biomolecular design competition is a testament to our team's - unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the field of - biomolecular engineering. Our project not only addresses a pressing global health - concern but also showcases the immense potential of biomolecular design to provide - innovative solutions to real-world problems. + In our project, numerous considerations had to be taken into account. From selecting the most effective + enzymes for degrading biofilm matrices to crafting precise liposomes using DNA origami templates, our research + journey explores innovative avenues in the battle against antibiotic-resistant bacterial biofilms. + Learn more about the factors that impacted our final design choices.
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++ Biofilms are layers of bacterial communities that can adhere to one another within a self-produced matrix. They + can attach to a variety of surfaces including human tissue, causing severe healthcare and environmental issues. + Traditional strategies for combating biofilms include the use of antibiotics and interference of bacterial layer + formation. However, removing biofilms using these methods can be challenging due to antibiotic resistance and + unexpected pathogenic features arising from interference strategies. To address this issue, we aim to create a + modular enzyme delivery vehicle. This structure consists of a DNA-templated liposome, conjugated with variable + enzymes, referred to as an “enzymosome”. By forming our liposomes around DNA-origami structures, which can be + altered to modify their size and shape, we can create a customizable platform. Among the DNA structures + developed – a trigonal bipyramid, pentagonal bipyramid, and octahedron – all three demonstrated high stability + in CanDo©. Future investigations include testing enzyme synergy with liposomes and validation of the platform in + vitro. The modularity of the enzymosome can address biofilms present in various environments such as in cystic + fibrosis patients, food facilities, and water systems. By changing the cargo type and liposome size, this + delivery vehicle provides potential to be used across a wide range of applications. +
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