I’m working with magnetic nanoparticles (10 nm) for hyperthermia approaches and I want to functionalize (coat) it with DNA (aptamer). what is the best conjugation method that could be used? – Mahmoud

Dear Mahmoud,

Thank you for your inquiry. TriLink is able to offer different attachment chemistries. Based upon your application, we would match up the functional group on the oligo based upon the reactive group of the magnetic nanoparticles. Some possible chemistries include Thiol/Maleimide or NHS-ester/primary amine of a linker.

TriLink’s DADE (decanoic acid diester) linker offers a novel way of preparing conjugates more economically and with much more flexibility. We can readily prepare 5′ carboxyl linkers. This linker can be used to conjugate to amines using conventional carbodiimide chemistry. Though less convenient than the solid phase method described in DADE: A Pre-activated Carboxyl Linker, Applications and Methods, solution phase methods may be necessary at times. The DADE linker is also useful for conjugation to amine bearing molecules.

We can also employ other attachment chemistries if you can provide the reactive group on the nanoparticles. Please contact our Product Management group to continue the discussion.

Best Regards,
Katelyn