A Photon‐Fueled DNA Nanodevice that Contains Two Different Photoswitches

Abstract

DNA seesaw: Photoswitchable azobenzenecarboxylic acid 1 reversibly photoisomerizes between the trans form and the thermally stable cis form upon irradiation with visible light. A photon-fueled DNA nanodevice that moves like a seesaw in response to irradiation with different wavelengths of light was made by modifying DNA oligonucleotides with a combination of 1 and a conventional azobenzene (see picture). Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.