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Abstract
In this communication, electrostatically assembled phthalocyanine (Pc)-DNA origami (DO) complexes are formed and their optical properties are demonstrated. The formation of the complex prevents the Pc aggregation, thus yielding an enhanced optical response and photooxidative resilience towards aggregation in biologically relevant media. Simultaneously, the Pc protects the DO against enzymatic digestion. Both features solve previous drawbacks associated with phthalocyanine photosensitizers and DNA nanocarriers. The studied complexes may find use in technologies related to the photogeneration of singlet oxygen, e.g., photocatalysis, diagnositic arrays and photodynamic therapy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7341-7344 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 56 |
Issue number | 53 |
Early online date | 27 May 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Jul 2020 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
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BiHyOMat: BioHybrid Optoelectronic Materials
Kostiainen, M. & Anaya Plaza, E.
01/06/2018 → 20/06/2020
Project: EU: Other research funding
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SYNVIRO: Synthetic Virology Toolbox for the Encapsulation of Therapeutic Polyelectrolytes (SYNVIRO)
Kostiainen, M., Ahmed, A., Anaya Plaza, E., Liu, Q., Julin, S., Välimäki, S. & Korpi, A.
01/09/2017 → 31/08/2021
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding
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Rationally designed molecular devices through nucleic acid nanotechnology
01/09/2015 → 31/08/2018
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding
Equipment
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Bioeconomy Research Infrastructure
Jukka Seppälä (Manager)
School of Chemical EngineeringFacility/equipment: Facility
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