Size and geometry dependent protein-nanoparticle self-assembly

Chem Commun (Camb). 2009 Apr 28:(16):2157-9. doi: 10.1039/b900552h. Epub 2009 Mar 18.

Abstract

Fundamentally different assembly motifs are observed when proteins of different sizes are complexed with monolayer-protected nanoparticles.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Calorimetry
  • Gold / chemistry
  • Metal Nanoparticles*
  • Proteins / chemistry*

Substances

  • Proteins
  • Gold