Heavy Metal Stabilization of DNA Origami Nanostructures

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Contributors

  • Ulrich Kemper - , Leipzig University (Author)
  • Nicole Weizenmann - , Leipzig University (Author)
  • Charlotte Kielar - , Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (Author)
  • Artur Erbe - , Institute of Semiconductors and Microsystems, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (Author)
  • Ralf Seidel - , Leipzig University (Author)

Abstract

DNA origami is a powerful tool to fold 3-dimensional DNA structures with nanometer precision. Its usage, however, is limited as high ionic strength, temperatures below ∼60 °C, and pH values between 5 and 10 are required to ensure the structural integrity of DNA origami nanostructures. Here, we demonstrate a simple and effective method to stabilize DNA origami nanostructures against harsh buffer conditions using [PdCl4]2-. It provided the stabilization of different DNA origami nanostructures against mechanical compression, temperatures up to 100 °C, double-distilled water, and pH values between 4 and 12. Additionally, DNA origami superstructures and bound cargos are stabilized with yields of up to 98%. To demonstrate the general applicability of our approach, we employed our protocol with a Pd metallization procedure at elevated temperatures. In the future, we think that our method opens up new possibilities for applications of DNA origami nanostructures beyond their usual reaction conditions.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2429-2436
Number of pages8
JournalNano letters
Volume24
Issue number8
Publication statusPublished - 28 Feb 2024
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

PubMed 38363878

Keywords

Keywords

  • DNA metallization, DNA nanostructures, DNA origami, DNA−metal interaction, seeded growth