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Plasmonically Controlled Nucleic Acid Dehybridization with Gold Nanoprisms

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Remote release: Triangular gold nanoprisms convert 1064 nm laser irradiation into heat selectively to allow the dehybridization of oligonucleotide conjugated to their surface (see scheme). These conjugates show unprecedented morphological stability under hours of irradiation. Released nucleic acids are unharmed by this process and can be repeatedly dehybridized and sequestered under spatiotemporal control.

Source: ChemPhysChem

DOI: 10.1002/cphc.200900269

Authors: Matthew R. Jones, Jill E. Millstone, David A. Giljohann, Dwight S. Seferos, Kaylie L. Young, Chad A. Mirkin

Institutions: Northwestern University, International Institute for Nanotechnology

Language: English

Topic: Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications

Subfield: Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institutes of Health

Award: G9000165630