Photo-pH dually modulated fluorescence switch based on DNA spatial nanodevice

J Phys Chem B. 2008 Jun 5;112(22):6893-6. doi: 10.1021/jp8020485. Epub 2008 May 14.

Abstract

In this paper, we describe our strategy on the design, construction, and characterization of a novel molecular device. By integrating a photoregulated fluorescent switch and a DNA-based nanomachine, the distance-dependent FRET process between fluorescein and photochromic moieties can be further modulated by the spatial output of a unique proton-driven DNA manomachine. This device could be reversibly switched in a reliable manner, and the fluorescence variation behavior, exhibited by this dually modulated fluorescence switch, can also mimic the function of a Boolean logic operation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • DNA / chemistry*
  • DNA / radiation effects*
  • Fluorescence
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry*
  • Fluorescent Dyes / radiation effects*
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Light*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nanotechnology / methods*
  • Photochemistry

Substances

  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • DNA