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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 20717-20722 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Nanoscale |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 44 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 Nov 28 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was supported by the National Research Foundation (NRF) Projects NRF-2017H1D3A1A01014182 and NRF-2017M2A2A6A04093177 funded by the Ministry of Science, ICT & Future Planning and by Korea Health Technology R&D Project HI16C1118 through the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), funded by the Ministry of Health & Welfare, Republic of Korea.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2018 The Royal Society of Chemistry.
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Materials Science(all)