Abstract
We report a strategy for programmed DNA self-assembly that is favorable in terms of both thermodynamics and kinetics. In a previous study, it has been demonstrated that DNA self-assembly is primarily driven by thermodynamics and the assembly kinetics is not considered. To reach such stable states at equilibria, prolonged annealing duration is needed. In addition, there are cases where the desired structures could not compete with alternative structures. For example, a single-stranded DNA with a palindromic sequence quickly folds into a one-stranded hairpin instead of forming a two-stranded DNA duplex. Given that most of the DNA tiles are multi-stranded complexes, the kinetic trap represents a challenge to DNA self-assembly. To overcome this problem, we have developed a one-stranded motif that can intramolecularly and quickly fold from a single DNA strand and can be programmed to assemble into a range of nanostructures, including a one-dimensional (1D) ladder, a 1D chain, a two-dimensional (2D) array, and a three-dimensional (3D) triangular prism. All structures have been characterized by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) imaging.
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