The structural shift of a DNA template between a hairpin and a dimer tunes the emission color of DNA-templated AgNCs

Pratik Shah, Suk Won Choi, Riddhi Nagda, Reka Geczy, Seok Keun Cho, Yong Joo Bhang, Tae-Hwan Kim, Tae Yang Song, Phil Hyu Lee, Ju-Hee Kang, Peter Waaben Thulstrup, Morten Jannik Bjerrum, Il Lae Jung, Seong Wook Yang

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Abstract

The scaffolding DNA sequence and the size of silver nanoclusters (AgNCs), confined in a DNA template are the key parameters in determining the fluorescent properties of DNA-stabilized silver nanoclusters (DNA/AgNCs). In addition, we suggest here that the structural shift of a DNA hairpin-dimer is as important as the DNA sequence in determining the emission wavelength of DNA/AgNCs. Furthermore, we show that the structural shift post AgNC formation can be triggered by incubation time and pre-AgNC formation under salt conditions. As an important factor in predicting the emission properties of DNA/AgNCs, the modulation of DNA secondary structures with either sequence changes or ionic conditions can be applied for the dual-color detection system of a target molecule. Particularly, the dual-color detection method may increase the reliability of DNA/AgNC sensors for miRNAs.

Original languageEnglish
JournalNanoscale
Volume10
Issue number44
Pages (from-to)20717-20722
Number of pages6
ISSN2040-3364
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Nov 2018

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