DNA transcription into diverse porous silicas by a co-structure directing route: chiral, ring and ordered nanochannel arrays

Chem Commun (Camb). 2009 Jun 21:(23):3407-9. doi: 10.1039/b900614a. Epub 2009 Apr 29.

Abstract

DNA and DNA superstructures were transcribed into pore-structure-tunable mesoporous silicas via the electrostatic interaction between the negatively charged phosphate groups of DNA backbones and the positively charged quaternary ammonium groups of a co-structure directing agent (CSDA).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Nanotechnology*
  • Porosity
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / chemistry
  • Silicon Dioxide / chemistry*
  • Static Electricity
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • DNA