Helical nanostructures based on DNA self-assembly

Nanoscale. 2014 Aug 21;6(16):9331-8. doi: 10.1039/c3nr06913c. Epub 2014 Apr 16.

Abstract

Recent advances in design and fabrication of helical nanostructures based on DNA self-assembly are reviewed. These helical nanostructures are either constructed entirely by DNA or based on DNA guided metal nanoparticles self-assembly. Biophysical properties and optical responses of corresponding helical nanostructures are also discussed.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • DNA* / chemistry
  • DNA* / ultrastructure
  • Metal Nanoparticles* / chemistry
  • Metal Nanoparticles* / ultrastructure
  • Models, Molecular
  • Nanostructures* / chemistry
  • Nanostructures* / ultrastructure
  • Nanotechnology / methods*
  • Nucleic Acid Conformation*

Substances

  • DNA