DNA triangles and self-assembled hexagonal tilings

J Am Chem Soc. 2004 Nov 3;126(43):13924-5. doi: 10.1021/ja0458120.

Abstract

We have designed and constructed DNA complexes in the form of triangles. We have created hexagonal planar tilings from these triangles via self-assembly. Unlike previously reported structures self-assembled from DNA, our structures appear to involve bending of double helices. Bending helices may be a useful design option in the creation of self-assembled DNA structures. It has been suggested that DNA self-assembly may lead to novel materials and efficient computational devices.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Atomic Force
  • Nucleic Acid Conformation

Substances

  • DNA