Stable gold nanoparticles and methods of making and using the same
By modifying gold nanoparticles with hairpin DNA, the problem of poor stability of gold nanoparticles was solved, and the stability under extreme conditions was improved, making them suitable for biological detection and drug delivery.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510487507.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2045-04-17
AI Technical Summary
Gold nanoparticles suffer from poor stability in practical applications, especially under extreme conditions where they are prone to aggregation or oxidation, affecting their performance and function. Existing modification methods, such as PEG modification, have limitations in application and are cumbersome in procedure.
Gold nanoparticles with enhanced stability were prepared by using hairpin DNA modification, by designing specific nucleotide sequences such as SEQ ID NO.1, and attaching 1 to 10 T bases and thiol groups to the 5' end, combined with a stepwise addition of salt solution.
It significantly improves the stability of gold nanoparticles, enabling them to withstand strong acid environments (above pH 2) and salt resistance (able to withstand ionic strengths above 100 mM Mg2+, making them suitable for biosensoring and drug delivery).