Light-Triggered Sequence-Specific Cargo Release from DNA Block Copolymer–Lipid Vesicles

Versatile functionalized nanocontainers, based on the stable incorporation of 22 mer DNA-b-PPO block copolymers (DBCs) into lipid vesicles, are presented (see picture). The study shows effective and sequence-specific cargo release from the DBC–lipid vesicles. Hybridization of these vesicles with an oligonucleotide photosensitizer allows for singlet oxygen generation upon irradiation, which induces cargo release.