Protein-ligand binding investigated by a single nanoparticle TERS approach

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 Feb 21;47(7):2065-7. doi: 10.1039/c0cc05059h. Epub 2011 Jan 4.

Abstract

We report TERS imaging of individual 50 nm, biotin-labeled gold nanoparticles bound to a streptavidin-derivatized glass slide. Individual gold nanoparticles detected by a nanoparticle TERS tip generate Raman enhancements in both the biotin and streptavidin signals. These results indicate that nanoparticles are capable of investigating nanoscale spatial and chemical environments with non-resonant Raman enhancements.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biotin / chemistry
  • Biotin / metabolism*
  • Gold / chemistry
  • Ligands
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Protein Binding
  • Spectrum Analysis, Raman / instrumentation
  • Spectrum Analysis, Raman / methods*
  • Streptavidin / chemistry
  • Streptavidin / metabolism*

Substances

  • Ligands
  • Biotin
  • Gold
  • Streptavidin