DNA Nanostructures (also known as DNA Origami): Nanostructures formed from DNA. They are used as a scaffold for complex structures due to programmable assembly and control of size, shape, and function.

NIH MeSH · D000099139Technology, Industry, and Agriculture

DNA Nanostructures

Also known asDNA Origami

Definition

Nanostructures formed from DNA. They are used as a scaffold for complex structures due to programmable assembly and control of size, shape, and function.

MeSH classification

  • J01.637.512.063

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Common questions about DNA Nanostructures

What does DNA Nanostructures mean in medicine?
Nanostructures formed from DNA. They are used as a scaffold for complex structures due to programmable assembly and control of size, shape, and function. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is DNA Nanostructures known by any other names?
Yes. DNA Nanostructures is also referred to as DNA Origami in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does DNA Nanostructures sit in the medical classification?
DNA Nanostructures falls under the broader medical category "Technology, Industry, and Agriculture" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: J01.637.512.063). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000099139) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗