Abstract
We report the discovery of a DNA sequence that templates a highly stable fluorescent silver nanocluster. In contrast to other DNA templated silver nanoclusters that have a relatively short shelf-life, the fluorescent species templated in this new DNA sequence retains significant fluorescence for at least a year. Moreover, this new silver nanocluster possesses low cellular toxicity and enhanced thermal, oxidative, and chemical stability.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4107-4110 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Nanoscale |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 14 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 21 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science