Stimuli-responsive peroxidase mimicking at a smart graphene interface

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 Jul 18;48(56):7055-7. doi: 10.1039/c2cc32406g. Epub 2012 Jun 7.

Abstract

A synergistic graphene-based catalyst was engineered by the in situ growth of "naked" Au-nanoparticles (NPs) on graphene sheets. The catalyst exhibits excellent switchable peroxidase-like activity in response to specific DNA.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biocatalysis
  • DNA / chemistry
  • DNA / metabolism
  • Gold / chemistry
  • Graphite / chemistry*
  • Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry
  • Molecular Mimicry*
  • Particle Size
  • Peroxidase / chemistry
  • Peroxidase / metabolism*
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Gold
  • Graphite
  • DNA
  • Peroxidase