Amphiphilic-DNA platform for the design of crystalline frameworks with programmable structure and functionality
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Author(s)
Brady, Ryan A
Brooks, Nicholas J
Foderà, Vito
Cicuta, Pietro
Di Michele, Lorenzo
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
The reliable preparation of functional, ordered, nanostructured frameworks would be a game changer for many emerging technologies, from energy storage to nanomedicine. Underpinned by the excellent molecular recognition of nucleic acids, along with their facile synthesis and breadth of available functionalizations, DNA nanotechnology is widely acknowledged as a prime route for the rational design of nanostructured materials. Yet, the preparation of crystalline DNA frameworks with programmable structure and functionality remains a challenge. Here we demonstrate the potential of simple amphiphilic DNA motifs, dubbed "C-stars", as a versatile platform for the design of programmable DNA crystals. In contrast to all-DNA materials, in which structure depends on the precise molecular details of individual building blocks, the self-assembly of C-stars is controlled uniquely by their topology and symmetry. Exploiting this robust self-assembly principle, we design a range of topologically identical, but structurally and chemically distinct C-stars that following a one-pot reaction self-assemble into highly porous, functional, crystalline frameworks. Simple design variations allow us to fine-tune the lattice parameter and thus control the partitioning of macromolecules within the frameworks, embed responsive motifs that can induce isothermal disassembly, and include chemical moieties to capture target proteins specifically and reversibly.
Date Issued
2018-11-14
Date Acceptance
2018-10-23
Citation
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2018, 140 (45), pp.15384-15392
ISSN
1520-5126
Publisher
American Chemical Society
Start Page
15384
End Page
15392
Journal / Book Title
Journal of the American Chemical Society
Volume
140
Issue
45
Copyright Statement
© 2018 American Chemical Society
Sponsor
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC)
Identifier
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30351920
Grant Number
EP/J017566/1
Subjects
Science & Technology
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chemistry
NUCLEIC-ACID JUNCTIONS
ENERGY-CONVERSION
ORIGAMI
PROTEIN
NANOSTRUCTURES
NANOPARTICLES
CONSTRUCTION
LIPOSOMES
SINGLE
SIZE
03 Chemical Sciences
General Chemistry
Publication Status
Published
Coverage Spatial
United States
Date Publish Online
2018-10-23