Rapid self-disassembly of DNA diblock copolymer micelles via target induced hydrophilic-hydrophobic regulation for sensitive MiRNA detection

Chem Commun (Camb). 2020 Sep 11;56(70):10215-10218. doi: 10.1039/d0cc03858j. Epub 2020 Aug 4.

Abstract

In this work, a novel DNA nanostructure with a shorter assembly time and larger loading capacity was constructed using amphiphilic DNA-alkane group (Spacer C12)10 conjugates encapsulating plentiful fat-soluble fluorescent dyes into the hydrophobic core to form the DNA micelles, which could be rapidly self-disassembled via target induced hydrophilic-hydrophobic regulation to release fluorescent dyes from micelles to the organic phase, realizing the fast and sensitive detection of microRNA.

MeSH terms

  • Alkanes / chemistry
  • Biosensing Techniques / methods*
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions*
  • Micelles*
  • MicroRNAs / analysis*
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Alkanes
  • Micelles
  • MicroRNAs
  • Polymers
  • DNA