Chiroplasmonic DNA Scaffolded "Fusilli" Structures.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
DNA is an ideal template for the design of nanoarchitectures with molecular-like features. Here, we present an optimized assembly strategy for the concatenation of DNA quasi-rings into long scaffolds. Ionic strength, which played a major role during self-assembly, produced the expected high quality only at 15 mM MgCl<sub>2</sub>. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) characterization showed several micrometer long tubular structures that were used as templates for the positioning of plasmonic nanoparticles (NPs) along a three-dimensional helical path using DNA tethers. As imaged by high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy (HR-STEM) and modeled by theoretical calculations, the NPs distributed into a "fusilli" fashion (i.e., a helical pasta shape), displaying chiroptical activity as revealed by a bisignated CD absorption, centered at the plasmon resonance wavelength. The present structures contribute to enrich the ever-developing arena of chiroplasmonic DNA-based nanomaterials and demonstrate that large assemblies are attainable for their future application to develop metamaterials.
Medical subject headings
- DNA