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Publication Abstract from PubMed

We describe the self-assembly of a DNA crystal that contains two tensegrity triangle molecules per asymmetric unit. We have used X-ray crystallography to determine its crystal structure. In addition, we have demonstrated control over the colors of the crystals by attaching either Cy3 dye (pink) or Cy5 dye (blue-green) to the components of the crystal, yielding crystals of corresponding colors. Attaching the pair of dyes to the pair of molecules yields a purple crystal.

A DNA crystal designed to contain two molecules per asymmetric unit.,Wang T, Sha R, Birktoft J, Zheng J, Mao C, Seeman NC J Am Chem Soc. 2010 Nov 10;132(44):15471-3. PMID:20958065^[1]

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