DNA-templated self-assembly of protein and nanoparticle linear arrays

J Am Chem Soc. 2004 Jan 21;126(2):418-9. doi: 10.1021/ja0383367.

Abstract

Self-assembling DNA tiling lattices represent a versatile system for nanoscale construction. Self-assembled DNA arrays provide an excellent template for spatially positioning other molecules with increased relative precision and programmability. Here we report an experiment using a linear array of DNA triple crossover tiles to controllably template the self-assembly of single-layer or double-layer linear arrays of streptavidin molecules and streptavidin-conjugated nanogold particles through biotin-streptavidin interaction. The organization of streptavidin and its conjugated gold nanoparticles into periodic arrays was visualized by atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Biotin / chemistry
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • DNA / genetics
  • DNA / metabolism
  • Gold / chemistry
  • Microscopy, Atomic Force
  • Nanotechnology / methods*
  • Nucleic Acid Conformation
  • Particle Size
  • Streptavidin / chemistry*

Substances

  • Biotin
  • Gold
  • DNA
  • Streptavidin