Macroscopic 2D networks self-assembled from nanometer-sized protein/DNA complexes

Nano Lett. 2006 Mar;6(3):365-70. doi: 10.1021/nl051599+.

Abstract

We demonstrate the self-assembly of DNA and DNA binding proteins into two-dimensional networks that are then addressable by sending a second protein to a specific recognition site on the DNA network. These networks cover centimeters in area but can be addressed with nanometer precision. This hierarchical self-assembly of specific DNA protein complexes will be the basis for complex positioning of single molecules in two and three dimensions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Base Sequence
  • DNA / chemistry
  • DNA / metabolism*
  • DNA / ultrastructure*
  • Microscopy, Atomic Force
  • Models, Molecular
  • NF-kappa B / chemistry
  • NF-kappa B / metabolism
  • NF-kappa B / ultrastructure
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Nucleic Acid Conformation
  • Protein Binding
  • Protein Structure, Quaternary
  • Proteins / chemistry
  • Proteins / metabolism*
  • Proteins / ultrastructure*
  • Spectrum Analysis

Substances

  • NF-kappa B
  • Proteins
  • DNA