화학공학소재연구정보센터
Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol.132, No.44, 15471-15473, 2010
A DNA Crystal Designed to Contain Two Molecules per Asymmetric Unit
We describe the self-assembly of a DNA crystal that contains two tensegrity triangle molecules per asymmetric unit. We have used X-ray crystallography to determine its crystal structure. In addition, we have demonstrated control over the colors of the crystals by attaching either Cy3 dye (pink) or Cy5 dye (blue-green) to the components of the crystal, yielding crystals of corresponding colors. Attaching the pair of dyes to the pair of molecules yields a purple crystal.