A DNA-templated fluorescent silver nanocluster with enhanced stability

Nanoscale. 2012 Jul 21;4(14):4107-10. doi: 10.1039/c2nr30662j. Epub 2012 May 30.

Abstract

We report the discovery of a DNA sequence that templates a highly stable fluorescent silver nanocluster. In contrast to other DNA templated silver nanoclusters that have a relatively short shelf-life, the fluorescent species templated in this new DNA sequence retains significant fluorescence for at least a year. Moreover, this new silver nanocluster possesses low cellular toxicity and enhanced thermal, oxidative, and chemical stability.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Circular Dichroism
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Silver / chemistry*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Silver
  • DNA