Electron tomography shows molecular anchoring within a layer-by-layer film

Journal of the American Chemical Society
Matthijn R J VosNico A J M Sommerdijk

Abstract

The layer-by-layer self-assembly of thin films consisting of alternating layers of DNA and bis-urea nanoribbons prevents diffusion of the components within the film and allows the anchoring of biotinylated molecules through molecular recognition in a predetermined layer of the film. Electron tomography demonstrates with nanometer precision the location of gold-labeled streptavidin bound to the incorporated biotinylated molecules.

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Oct 20, 2011·Journal of the American Chemical Society·Zongxia GuoSteven De Feyter
Sep 8, 2010·Angewandte Chemie·Heiner FriedrichNico A J M Sommerdijk

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