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Chakraborty G, Balinin K, Villar-Guerra RD, Emondts M, Portale G, Loznik M, Niels Klement WJ, Zheng L, Weil T, Chaires JB, Herrmann A. Supramolecular DNA-based catalysis in organic solvents. iScience 2024; 27:109689. [PMID: 38706840 PMCID: PMC11067378 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.109689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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The distinct folding accompanied by its polymorphic character renders DNA G-quadruplexes promising biomolecular building blocks to construct novel DNA-based and supramolecular assemblies. However, the highly polar nature of DNA limits the use of G-quadruplexes to water as a solvent. In addition, the archetypical G-quadruplex fold needs to be stabilized by metal-cations, which is usually a potassium ion. Here, we show that a noncovalent PEGylation process enabled by electrostatic interactions allows the first metal-free G-quadruplexes in organic solvents. Strikingly, incorporation of an iron-containing porphyrin renders the self-assembled metal-free G-quadruplex catalytically active in organic solvents. Hence, these "supraG4zymes" enable DNA-based catalysis in organic media. The results will allow the broad utilization of DNA G-quadruplexes in nonaqueous environments.
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- Gurudas Chakraborty
- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen 9747 AG, the Netherlands
- DWI-Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstraße 50, 52056 Aachen, Germany
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen 9747 AG, the Netherlands
- DWI-Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstraße 50, 52056 Aachen, Germany
- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- James Graham Brown Cancer Center, University of Louisville, 505 S. Hancock St., Louisville, KY 40202, USA
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- DWI-Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstraße 50, 52056 Aachen, Germany
- Institute of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen 9747 AG, the Netherlands
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen 9747 AG, the Netherlands
- DWI-Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstraße 50, 52056 Aachen, Germany
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen 9747 AG, the Netherlands
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- DWI-Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstraße 50, 52056 Aachen, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- James Graham Brown Cancer Center, University of Louisville, 505 S. Hancock St., Louisville, KY 40202, USA
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen 9747 AG, the Netherlands
- DWI-Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstraße 50, 52056 Aachen, Germany
- Institute of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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Zhang Z, Liu T, Li Y, Yu Y, Ning L, Qiu X, Li C, Wang L, Xu W. Temporal Control of Fluorescent EuW 10 Aggregates for Autonomous DNA Capture and Information Encryption. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202301968. [PMID: 37486795 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202301968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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Self-assembly exploits noncovalent interaction to offer an effective method for the fabrication of materials. For Na9 [EuW10 O36 ] ⋅ 32H2 O (EuW10 ), the negative charges and abundant oxygen atoms on its surface provide a handle for static self-assembly. New properties are envisioned for EuW10 aggregates which are able to display such kinetics and time-programming characteristics, in order to satisfy more complex and intelligent application scenarios, such as DNA binding and information encryption. In this work, EuW10 coupling with stimuli-responsive dodecyl dimethylamine oxide (C12 DMAO) can generate versatile aggregates with pH-responsive properties. We demonstrated the temporal programming of the assembly and disassembly of EuW10 nanospheres using a pH clock reaction of acid/urease hydrolysis. The pH clock reaction endows EuW10 assemblies with dynamical properties, in which the charges and fluorescence changes are coded in this system. These fluorescent assemblies provide new application in time-programmed DNA capture and information encryption.
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- Zhuo Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Center of Cosmetics, Qilu Normal University, Jinan, 250200, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Center of Cosmetics, Qilu Normal University, Jinan, 250200, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Center of Cosmetics, Qilu Normal University, Jinan, 250200, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Center of Cosmetics, Qilu Normal University, Jinan, 250200, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Center of Cosmetics, Qilu Normal University, Jinan, 250200, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Center of Cosmetics, Qilu Normal University, Jinan, 250200, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Center of Cosmetics, Qilu Normal University, Jinan, 250200, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Center of Cosmetics, Qilu Normal University, Jinan, 250200, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, Shandong Province, China
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Agarwal NP, Chandrasekhar S, Prakash PS, Joffroy K, Schmidt TL. Block Copolymer Micellization of DNA Origami Promotes Solubility in Organic Solvents. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:11650-11657. [PMID: 36103620 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c01508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The DNA origami technique allows the precise synthesis of complex, biocompatible nanomaterials containing small molecules, biomolecules, and inorganic nanoparticles. The negatively charged phosphates in the backbone make DNA highly water-soluble and require salts to shield its electrostatic repulsion. DNA origamis are therefore not soluble in most organic solvents. While this is not problematic for applications in biochemistry, biophysics, or nanomedicine, other potential applications, processes, and substrates are incompatible with saline solutions, which include the synthesis of many nanomaterials, and reactions in templated synthesis, the operation of nanoelectronic devices, or semiconductor fabrication. To overcome this limitation, we coated DNA origami with amphiphilic poly(ethylene glycol) polylysine block copolymers and transferred them into various organic solvents including chloroform, dichloromethane, acetone, or 1-propanol. Our approach maintains the shape of the nanostructures and protects functional elements bound to the structure, such as fluorophores, gold nanoparticles, or proteins. The DNA origami polyplex micellization (DOPM) strategy hence enables solubilization or a phase transfer of complex structures into various organic solvents, which significantly expands the use of DNA origami for a range of potential applications and technical processes.
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- Nayan P Agarwal
- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed), Technische Universität Dresden, 01062 Dresden, Germany
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed), Technische Universität Dresden, 01062 Dresden, Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed), Technische Universität Dresden, 01062 Dresden, Germany
- Department of Physics, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44242, United States
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Winterwerber P, Whitfield CJ, Ng DYW, Weil T. Multiple Wavelength Photopolymerization of Stable Poly(Catecholamines)-DNA Origami Nanostructures. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202111226. [PMID: 34813135 PMCID: PMC9303804 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202111226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The synthesis of multicomponent polymer hybrids with nanometer precision is chemically challenging in the bottom-up synthesis of complex nanostructures. Here, we leverage the fidelity of the DNA origami technique to install a multiple wavelength responsive photopolymerization system with nanometer resolution. By precisely immobilizing various photosensitizers on the origami template, which are only activated at their respective maximum wavelength, we can control sequential polymerization processes. In particular, the triggered photosensitizers generate reactive oxygen species that in turn initiate the polymerization of the catecholamines dopamine and norepinephrine. We imprint polymeric layers at designated positions on DNA origami, which modifies the polyanionic nature of the DNA objects, thus promoting their uptake into living cells while preserving their integrity. Our herein proposed method provides a rapid platform to access complex 3D nanostructures by customizing material and biological interfaces.
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- Pia Winterwerber
- Max Planck Institute for Polymer ResearchAckermannweg 1055128MainzGermany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer ResearchAckermannweg 1055128MainzGermany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer ResearchAckermannweg 1055128MainzGermany
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Winterwerber P, Whitfield CJ, Ng DYW, Weil T. Multi‐Wellenlängen‐Photopolymerisation von stabilen Poly(katecholamin)‐DNA‐Origami‐Nanostrukturen**. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202111226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Pia Winterwerber
- Max-Planck-Institut für Polymerforschung Ackermannweg 10 55128 Mainz Deutschland
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- Max-Planck-Institut für Polymerforschung Ackermannweg 10 55128 Mainz Deutschland
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- Max-Planck-Institut für Polymerforschung Ackermannweg 10 55128 Mainz Deutschland
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- Max-Planck-Institut für Polymerforschung Ackermannweg 10 55128 Mainz Deutschland
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Meng Z, Liu Q, Zhang Y, Sun J, Yang C, Li H, Loznik M, Göstl R, Chen D, Wang F, Clark NA, Zhang H, Herrmann A, Liu K. Highly Stiff and Stretchable DNA Liquid Crystalline Organogels with Super Plasticity, Ultrafast Self-Healing, and Magnetic Response Behaviors. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2106208. [PMID: 34734442 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202106208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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DNA-based gels are attractive materials as they allow intuitive rational design, respond to external physicochemical stimuli, and show great potential for biomedical applications. However, their relatively poor mechanical properties currently limit their technological application considerably as the latter requires mechanical integrity and tunability. With this work, a DNA organogel is reported that gels through supramolecular interactions, which induce mesophase ordering, and that exhibits exceptional stretchability, deformability, plasticity, and biocompatibility. Moreover, the nature of the supramolecular bond enables complete self-healing within 3 s. Most importantly, the DNA-based liquid crystalline organogels exhibit impressive ultimate tensile strengths above 1 MPa, stiffness higher than 20 MPa, and toughness up to 18 MJ m-3 , rendering these materials the strongest among reported DNA networks. In addition, the facile access is demonstrated to composite DNA materials by blending magnetic nanoparticles with the organogel matrix giving access to magnetic field induced actuation. It is believed that these findings contribute significantly to the advancement of DNA gels for their use in smart materials and biomedical applications.
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- Zhuojun Meng
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen, 9747 AG, The Netherlands
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen, 9747 AG, The Netherlands
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen, 9747 AG, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Process Equipment, College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University, Zheda Road No. 38, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen, 9747 AG, The Netherlands
- DWI - Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstr. 50, 52056, Aachen, Germany
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- DWI - Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstr. 50, 52056, Aachen, Germany
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- DWI - Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstr. 50, 52056, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Process Equipment, College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University, Zheda Road No. 38, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Department of Physics and Soft Materials Research Center, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 80309-0390, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- DWI - Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstr. 50, 52056, Aachen, Germany
- Institute of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 2, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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Whitfield C, Zhang M, Winterwerber P, Wu Y, Ng DYW, Weil T. Functional DNA-Polymer Conjugates. Chem Rev 2021; 121:11030-11084. [PMID: 33739829 PMCID: PMC8461608 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c01074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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DNA nanotechnology has seen large developments over the last 30 years through the combination of solid phase synthesis and the discovery of DNA nanostructures. Solid phase synthesis has facilitated the availability of short DNA sequences and the expansion of the DNA toolbox to increase the chemical functionalities afforded on DNA, which in turn enabled the conception and synthesis of sophisticated and complex 2D and 3D nanostructures. In parallel, polymer science has developed several polymerization approaches to build di- and triblock copolymers bearing hydrophilic, hydrophobic, and amphiphilic properties. By bringing together these two emerging technologies, complementary properties of both materials have been explored; for example, the synthesis of amphiphilic DNA-polymer conjugates has enabled the production of several nanostructures, such as spherical and rod-like micelles. Through both the DNA and polymer parts, stimuli-responsiveness can be instilled. Nanostructures have consequently been developed with responsive structural changes to physical properties, such as pH and temperature, as well as short DNA through competitive complementary binding. These responsive changes have enabled the application of DNA-polymer conjugates in biomedical applications including drug delivery. This review discusses the progress of DNA-polymer conjugates, exploring the synthetic routes and state-of-the-art applications afforded through the combination of nucleic acids and synthetic polymers.
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- Colette
J. Whitfield
- Max
Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Hubei
Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry and Materia Medica, School
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong
University of Science and Technology, Luoyu Road 1037, Hongshan, Wuhan 430074, People’s Republic of China
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- Max
Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Hubei
Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry and Materia Medica, School
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong
University of Science and Technology, Luoyu Road 1037, Hongshan, Wuhan 430074, People’s Republic of China
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- Max
Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Max
Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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The preparation and applications of DNA containing polymers are comprehensively reviewed, and they are in the form of DNA−polymer covalent conjugators, supramolecular assemblies and hydrogels for advanced materials with promising features.
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- Zeqi Min
- School of Materials Science & Engineering
- Department of Polymer Materials
- Shanghai University
- Shanghai 200444
- China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering
- Department of Polymer Materials
- Shanghai University
- Shanghai 200444
- China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering
- Department of Polymer Materials
- Shanghai University
- Shanghai 200444
- China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering
- Department of Polymer Materials
- Shanghai University
- Shanghai 200444
- China
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Liu H, Wang L, Hu Y, Huang Z, Sun Y, Dong S, Hao J. DNA thermotropic liquid crystals controlled by positively charged catanionic bilayer vesicles. Chem Commun (Camb) 2020; 56:3484-3487. [PMID: 32162643 DOI: 10.1039/d0cc00980f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We report DNA thermotropic liquid crystal (TLC) formation by positively charged catanionic surfactant bilayer vesicles. The properties of DNA TLCs were found to be manipulated by both the chemical structures of cationic and anionic surfactants and the DNA amount. Positively charged catanionic bilayer vesicles bond to negative DNA sites resulting in the transition from vesicles to long range ordered lamellar crystals of DNA-catanionic surfactants, as confirmed by cryo- and freeze-fracture (FF) TEM observations and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) measurements.
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- Huizhong Liu
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry & State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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Chakraborty G, Balinin K, Portale G, Loznik M, Polushkin E, Weil T, Herrmann A. Electrostatically PEGylated DNA enables salt-free hybridization in water. Chem Sci 2019; 10:10097-10105. [PMID: 32055364 PMCID: PMC6991176 DOI: 10.1039/c9sc02598g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 09/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Chemically modified nucleic acids have long served as a very important class of bio-hybrid structures. In particular, the modification with PEG has advanced the scope and performance of oligonucleotides in materials science, catalysis and therapeutics. Most of the applications involving pristine or modified DNA rely on the potential of DNA to form a double-stranded structure. However, a substantial requirement for metal-cations to achieve hybridization has restricted the range of applications. To extend the applicability of DNA in salt-free or low ionic strength aqueous medium, we introduce noncovalent DNA-PEG constructs that allow canonical base-pairing between individually PEGylated complementary strands resulting in a double-stranded structure in salt-free aqueous medium. This method relies on grafting of amino-terminated PEG polymers electrostatically onto the backbone of DNA, which results in the formation of a PEG-envelope. The specific charge interaction of PEG molecules with DNA, absolute absence of metal ions within the PEGylated DNA molecules and formation of a double helix that is significantly more stable than the duplex in an ionic buffer have been unequivocally demonstrated using multiple independent characterization techniques.
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- Gurudas Chakraborty
- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials , University of Groningen , Nijenborgh 4 , 9747 AG Groningen , The Netherlands .
- DWI-Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials , Forckenbeckstraße 50 , 52056 Aachen , Germany
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials , University of Groningen , Nijenborgh 4 , 9747 AG Groningen , The Netherlands .
- DWI-Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials , Forckenbeckstraße 50 , 52056 Aachen , Germany
- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research , Ackermannweg 10 , 55128 Mainz , Germany
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials , University of Groningen , Nijenborgh 4 , 9747 AG Groningen , The Netherlands .
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials , University of Groningen , Nijenborgh 4 , 9747 AG Groningen , The Netherlands .
- DWI-Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials , Forckenbeckstraße 50 , 52056 Aachen , Germany
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials , University of Groningen , Nijenborgh 4 , 9747 AG Groningen , The Netherlands .
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research , Ackermannweg 10 , 55128 Mainz , Germany
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials , University of Groningen , Nijenborgh 4 , 9747 AG Groningen , The Netherlands .
- DWI-Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials , Forckenbeckstraße 50 , 52056 Aachen , Germany
- Institute of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry , RWTH Aachen University , Worringerweg 2 , 52074 Aachen , Germany
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Wang L, Wang G, Wang Y, Liu H, Dong S, Hao J. Fluorescent hybrid nanospheres induced by single-stranded DNA and magnetic carbon quantum dots. NEW J CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c8nj06157b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Assembled DNA nanospheres were preparedviaself-assembly with magnetic CQDGd as the building blocks and negatively charged ssDNA as the assembly units.
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- Ling Wang
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry & Key Laboratory of Special Aggregated Materials
- Shandong University
- Ministry of Education
- Jinan 250100
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry & Key Laboratory of Special Aggregated Materials
- Shandong University
- Ministry of Education
- Jinan 250100
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry & Key Laboratory of Special Aggregated Materials
- Shandong University
- Ministry of Education
- Jinan 250100
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry & Key Laboratory of Special Aggregated Materials
- Shandong University
- Ministry of Education
- Jinan 250100
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry & Key Laboratory of Special Aggregated Materials
- Shandong University
- Ministry of Education
- Jinan 250100
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry & Key Laboratory of Special Aggregated Materials
- Shandong University
- Ministry of Education
- Jinan 250100
- P. R. China
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Liu K, Zheng L, Ma C, Göstl R, Herrmann A. DNA-surfactant complexes: self-assembly properties and applications. Chem Soc Rev 2018; 46:5147-5172. [PMID: 28686247 DOI: 10.1039/c7cs00165g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Over the last few years, DNA-surfactant complexes have gained traction as unique and powerful materials for potential applications ranging from optoelectronics to biomedicine because they self-assemble with outstanding flexibility spanning packing modes from ordered lamellar, hexagonal and cubic structures to disordered isotropic phases. These materials consist of a DNA backbone from which the surfactants protrude as non-covalently bound side chains. Their formation is electrostatically driven and they form bulk films, lyotropic as well as thermotropic liquid crystals and hydrogels. This structural versatility and their easy-to-tune properties render them ideal candidates for assembly in bulk films, for example granting directional conductivity along the DNA backbone, for dye dispersion minimizing fluorescence quenching allowing applications in lasing and nonlinear optics or as electron blocking and hole transporting layers, such as in LEDs or photovoltaic cells, owing to their extraordinary dielectric properties. However, they do not only act as host materials but also function as a chromophore itself. They can be employed within electrochromic DNA-surfactant liquid crystal displays exhibiting remarkable absorptivity in the visible range whose volatility can be controlled by the external temperature. Concomitantly, applications in the biological field based on DNA-surfactant bulk films, liquid crystals and hydrogels are rendered possible by their excellent gene and drug delivery capabilities. Beyond the mere exploitation of their material properties, DNA-surfactant complexes proved outstandingly useful for synthetic chemistry purposes when employed as scaffolds for DNA-templated reactions, nucleic acid modifications or polymerizations. These promising examples are by far not exhaustive but foreshadow their potential applications in yet unexplored fields. Here, we will give an insight into the peculiarities and perspectives of each material and are confident to inspire future developments and applications employing this emerging substance class.
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- Kai Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 130022, Changchun, China
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Wang L, Wang Y, Sun X, Zhang G, Dong S, Hao J. Versatile Self‐Assembly and Biosensing Applications of DNA and Carbon Quantum Dots Coordinated Cerium Ions. Chemistry 2017; 23:10413-10422. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201701709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2017] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- Ling Wang
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry & Key Laboratory of Special Aggregated MaterialsShandong University, Ministry of Education Jinan 250100 P.R. China), Fax: (+86)531-8856-4750
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry & Key Laboratory of Special Aggregated MaterialsShandong University, Ministry of Education Jinan 250100 P.R. China), Fax: (+86)531-8856-4750
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid LubricationLanzhou Institute of Chemical PhysicsChinese Academy of Sciences Lanzhou 730000 P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry & Key Laboratory of Special Aggregated MaterialsShandong University, Ministry of Education Jinan 250100 P.R. China), Fax: (+86)531-8856-4750
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry & Key Laboratory of Special Aggregated MaterialsShandong University, Ministry of Education Jinan 250100 P.R. China), Fax: (+86)531-8856-4750
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry & Key Laboratory of Special Aggregated MaterialsShandong University, Ministry of Education Jinan 250100 P.R. China), Fax: (+86)531-8856-4750
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Liu K, Ma C, Göstl R, Zhang L, Herrmann A. Liquefaction of Biopolymers: Solvent-free Liquids and Liquid Crystals from Nucleic Acids and Proteins. Acc Chem Res 2017; 50:1212-1221. [PMID: 28474899 PMCID: PMC5438196 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.7b00030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Biomacromolecules, such as nucleic acids, proteins,
and virus particles, are persistent molecular entities with dimensions
that exceed the range of their intermolecular forces hence undergoing
degradation by thermally induced bond-scission upon heating. Consequently,
for this type of molecule, the absence of a liquid phase can be regarded
as a general phenomenon. However, certain advantageous properties
usually associated with the liquid state of matter, such as processability,
flowability, or molecular mobility, are highly sought-after features
for biomacromolecules in a solvent-free environment. Here, we provide
an overview over the design principles and synthetic pathways to obtain
solvent-free liquids of biomacromolecular architectures approaching
the topic from our own perspective of research. We will highlight
the milestones in synthesis, including a recently developed general
surfactant complexation method applicable to a large variety of biomacromolecules
as well as other synthetic principles granting access to electrostatically
complexed proteins and DNA. These synthetic pathways retain
the function and structure of the biomacromolecules even under extreme,
nonphysiological conditions at high temperatures in water-free melts
challenging the existing paradigm on the role of hydration in structural
biology. Under these conditions, the resulting complexes reveal their
true potential for previously unthinkable applications. Moreover,
these protocols open a pathway toward the assembly of anisotropic
architectures, enabling the formation of solvent-free biomacromolecular
thermotropic liquid crystals. These ordered biomaterials exhibit vastly
different mechanical properties when compared to the individual building
blocks. Beyond the preparative aspects, we will shine light on the
unique potential applications and technologies resulting from solvent-free
biomacromolecular fluids: From charge transport in dehydrated liquids
to DNA electrochromism to biocatalysis in the absence of a protein
hydration shell. Moreover, solvent-free biological liquids containing
viruses can be used as novel storage and process media serving as
a formulation technology for the delivery of highly concentrated bioactive
compounds. We are confident that this new class of hybrid biomaterials
will fuel further studies and applications of biomacromolecules beyond
water and other solvents and in a much broader context than just the
traditional physiological conditions.
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Affiliation(s)
- Kai Liu
- State Key Laboratory
of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 130022 Changchun, China
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747
AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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- DWI−Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstr. 50, 52056 Aachen, Germany
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747
AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747
AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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Wang L, Wang Y, Hao J, Dong S. Magnetic Fullerene-DNA/Hyaluronic Acid Nanovehicles with Magnetism/Reduction Dual-Responsive Triggered Release. Biomacromolecules 2017; 18:1029-1038. [PMID: 28221040 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.6b01939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
We created the dual-responsive nanovehicle that can effectively combine and abundantly utilize magnetic and glutathione (GSH)-reductive triggers to control the drug delivery and achieve more intelligent and powerful targeting. In the nanovehicles, paramagnetic fullerene (C60@CTAF) was prepared via one-step modification of fullerene with magnetic surfactant CTAF by hydrophobic interaction for the first time. The perfect conjugation of C60 and CTAF increased the solubility or dispersity of fullerenes and qualified CTAF with more powerful assembly capability with DNA. DNA molecule in the nanovehicles acted as an electrostatic scaffold to load anticancer drug Dox as well as the important building block for assembly with C60@CTAF into C60@CTAF/DNA. The further combination of deshielding and targeting functions in reduction-responsive disulfide modified HA-SS-COOH coating on C60@CTAF/DNA complexes could reduce the agglomeration and regulate the morphology of C60@CTAF/DNA complexes from irregular microstructures to more uniform ones. More importantly, the introduction of HA-SS-COOH provided a response to a simulating reductive extra-tumoral environment by efficient cleavage of disulfide linkages by GSH and site-specific drug delivery to HepG2 cells. Amazingly, the final nanovehicles presented an increased magnetic susceptibility compared with paramagnetic CTAF, and they "walked" under an applied magnetic field. Because of their facile fabrication, rapid responsiveness to extra tumoral environment, and external automatic controllability by external magnet, the drug delivery nanovehicles constructed by magnetic fullerene-DNA/hyaluronic acid might be of great interest for making new functional nucleic-acid-based drug carriers.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ling Wang
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry & Key Laboratory of Special Aggregated Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University , Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry & Key Laboratory of Special Aggregated Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University , Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry & Key Laboratory of Special Aggregated Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University , Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry & Key Laboratory of Special Aggregated Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University , Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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Andreas Herrmann. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201611742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Andreas Herrmann. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201611742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Nguyen KV, Holade Y, Minteer SD. DNA Redox Hydrogels: Improving Mediated Enzymatic Bioelectrocatalysis. ACS Catal 2016. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.5b02699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Khiem Van Nguyen
- Departments
of Chemistry and Materials Science and Engineering, University of Utah, 315 S 1400 E Room 2020, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, United States
- Institute
of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nan, Vietnam
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- Departments
of Chemistry and Materials Science and Engineering, University of Utah, 315 S 1400 E Room 2020, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, United States
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- Departments
of Chemistry and Materials Science and Engineering, University of Utah, 315 S 1400 E Room 2020, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, United States
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