A DNA crystal designed to contain two molecules per asymmetric unit.
Wang, T., Sha, R., Birktoft, J., Zheng, J., Mao, C., Seeman, N.C.(2010) J Am Chem Soc 132: 15471-15473
- PubMed: 20958065 
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/ja104833t
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3NAO - PubMed Abstract: 
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.
Organizational Affiliation: 
Department of Chemistry, New York University, New York, New York 10003, USA.