Reversibly controlled morphology transformation of an amphiphilic DNA-dendron hybrid

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 Apr 18;48(31):3715-7. doi: 10.1039/c2cc30776f. Epub 2012 Mar 7.

Abstract

Spherical micelles and nanofibers assembled from an amphiphilic DNA-dendron hybrid can be reversibly achieved under optimum assembly conditions. The possible morphology transformation mechanism is proposed and further confirmed by X-ray diffraction, TEM and DLS experiments.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Dendrimers / chemistry*
  • Ethers / chemistry
  • Gold / chemistry
  • Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry
  • Micelles
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Nanofibers / chemistry
  • Nanofibers / ultrastructure
  • Polymers / chemistry
  • X-Ray Diffraction

Substances

  • Dendrimers
  • Ethers
  • Micelles
  • Polymers
  • Gold
  • DNA