DNA polygonal cavities with tunable shapes and sizes

Chem Commun (Camb). 2015 Nov 21;51(90):16247-50. doi: 10.1039/c5cc06092c.

Abstract

We developed a new and simple angle control strategy to construct shape- and size-tunable DNA polygonal cavities. A monomer with a controlled slope on one end was used for hierarchical assembly into diverse polygons in a single step. Additionally, by simply moving the position of sticky ends on the monomer, the cavity size can be precisely programmed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • DNA / chemical synthesis
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Particle Size
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • DNA