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  • Nanotechnology
  • Molecular Biology

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  • DNA aptamers are key recognition elements in gold nanoparticle (AuNP)-based colorimetric sensors.
  • Sensor function relies on changes in AuNP colloidal stability influenced by target binding.
  • Understanding DNA-AuNP interactions is vital for optimizing sensor performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of target binding in DNA-AuNP colloidal stability.
  • To characterize the interactions between DNA aptamers and AuNPs using high-resolution NMR.
  • To elucidate how cocaine binding affects aptamer-AuNP interactions.

Main Methods:

  • High-resolution Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy was employed.
  • Interactions of a cocaine-binding aptamer (MN4) with AuNPs, cocaine, and metabolites were analyzed.
  • Spectral changes in aptamer imino protons upon AuNP adsorption were studied.

Main Results:

  • DNA aptamers adsorb onto AuNP surfaces via fast-exchange.
  • The AuNP binding domain was localized to stem two of the aptamer structure.
  • Cocaine binding prevented AuNP-induced spectral changes, indicating modulated adsorption.
  • DNA-AuNP interactions and sensor functionality are dependent on aptamer folding.

Conclusions:

  • The AuNP binding domain on aptamers can be identified and engineered.
  • Aptamer-target interactions modulate DNA-AuNP adsorption, impacting sensor function.
  • Aptamer folding is critical for DNA-AuNP interactions and sensor performance.