Sequence-encoded self-assembly of multiple-nanocomponent arrays by 2D DNA scaffolding.

Pinto, Yariv Y; Le, John D; Seeman, Nadrian C; Musier-Forsyth, Karin; Taton, T Andrew; Kiehl, Richard A · Nano Lett · 2005

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Regular 2D arrays of multiple types of nanocomponents were constructed by self-assembly to DNA scaffolding with alternating rows of sequence-encoded hybridization sites. Different-sized Au particles coated with DNA complementary to one of the sites were bound to the scaffolding, producing alternating rows of the two nanocomponents with a 32-nm inter-row spacing. These results demonstrate the potential for using DNA to self-assemble complex arrays of components with nanometer-scale precision.

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