Abstract
DNA origami: A DNA nanotube containing gold-binding peptides can nucleate nanoparticles of a discrete size from soluble chemical precursors. The peptide-DNA nanostructure was used to direct the assembly of an inorganic nanostructure, with gold nanoparticles distributed along the surface of the DNA nanotube (see picture). The resulting nanostructure is an important step forward in the synthesis of programmable inorganic materials by self-assembly.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 8494-8496 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 45 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 26 2009 |
Keywords
- DNA
- Inorganic nanostructures
- Inorganic-binding peptides
- Nanoparticles
- Nanotechnology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)