Ag2 and Ag3 Clusters: Synthesis, Characterization, and Interaction with DNA

Subnanometric samples, containing exclusively Ag2 and Ag3 clusters, were synthesized for the first time by kinetic control using an electrochemical technique without the use of surfactants or capping agents. By combination of thermodynamic and kinetic measurements and theoretical calculations, we sh...

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Autores: Buceta, David, Busto, Natalia, Barone, Giampaolo, Leal, José M., Domínguez, Fernando, Giovanetti, Lisandro Jose, Requejo, Felix Gregorio, García, Begoña, López-Quintela, M. Arturo
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2015
País:Argentina
Institución:Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas
Repositorio:CONICET Digital (CONICET)
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ri.conicet.gov.ar:11336/5078
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/11336/5078
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Clusters
Dna
Xanes
Kinetic Control
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Sumario:Subnanometric samples, containing exclusively Ag2 and Ag3 clusters, were synthesized for the first time by kinetic control using an electrochemical technique without the use of surfactants or capping agents. By combination of thermodynamic and kinetic measurements and theoretical calculations, we show herein that Ag3 clusters interact with DNA through intercalation, inducing significant structural distortion to the DNA. The lifetime of Ag3 clusters in the intercalated position is two to three orders of magnitude longer than for classical organic intercalators, such as ethidium bromide or proflavine.