Photostimulated hole transport through a DNA duplex immobilized on a gold electrode

J Am Chem Soc. 2004 Nov 17;126(45):14732-3. doi: 10.1021/ja0449067.

Abstract

Photostimulated hole transport through DNA duplexes immobilized on gold electrodes has been investigated. By modifying a gold electrode with a DNA duplex containing a photosensitizer, we have observed a sequence-dependent cathodic photocurrent. DNA acts as a good mediator for cathodic photocurrent when appropriate sequences are selected.

MeSH terms

  • Anthraquinones / chemistry
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Electrodes
  • Gold / chemistry*
  • Nucleic Acid Conformation
  • Photochemistry
  • Photosensitizing Agents / chemistry

Substances

  • Anthraquinones
  • Photosensitizing Agents
  • Gold
  • DNA