Control of the two-dimensional crystallization of DNA origami with various loop arrangements

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 Jan 25;49(7):686-8. doi: 10.1039/c2cc37257f.

Abstract

We have developed a new strategy to control the two-dimensional (2D) crystallization of DNA origami by introducing loops on the surface and aligning them in various orientations. Among the orientations tested, vertically connected loops successfully produced the 2D crystal lattice on a micrometer scale, while all other orientations failed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacteriophage M13 / genetics
  • Crystallization
  • DNA, Viral / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Atomic Force
  • Nucleic Acid Conformation

Substances

  • DNA, Viral