Indole-Capped Gold Nanoprisms as Multifunctional Nano-platforms: DNA Binding, Mercury Sensing, and Biological Activities

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the capabilities of indole-capped gold nanoprismen in DNA binding and mercury sensing.
• Developed indole-capped gold nanoprisms.
• Evaluated DNA binding efficiency with fluorescent nanomaterials.
• Assessed mercury sensing capabilities through various biological experiments.
• Indole-capped gold nanoprisms showed a strong affinity for DNA binding.
• Demonstrated effective mercury sensing with high specificity.
• Highlighted potential applications in biosensing and theranostics.