Remote communication in a DNA-based nanoswitch

Chemistry. 2011 Aug 1;17(32):8816-8. doi: 10.1002/chem.201101335. Epub 2011 Jul 5.

Abstract

Nano-telegraph: It is shown quantum chemically how the hydrogen-bond strength of a DNA base pair can be remotely switched (across several nanometers) between three states (weak, intermediate, and strong) through a π-conjugated "organic wire".

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Base Pairing
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Hydrogen Bonding
  • Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Models, Chemical
  • Nanotechnology / methods*

Substances

  • DNA