Data in Brief (Mar 2016)

Characteristics of DNA-AuNP networks on cell membranes and real-time movies for viral infection

  • Chunmei Li,
  • Linling Zheng,
  • Xiaoxi Yang,
  • Xiaoyan Wan,
  • Wenbi Wu,
  • Shujun Zhen,
  • Yuanfang Li,
  • Lingfei Luo,
  • Chengzhi Huang

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6
pp. 652 – 660

Abstract

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This data article provides complementary data for the article entitled “DNA-AuNP networks on cell membranes as a protective barrier to inhibit viral attachment, entry and budding” Li et al. (2016) [1]. The experimental methods for the preparation and characterization of DNA-conjugated nanoparticle networks on cell membranes were described. Confocal fluorescence images, agarose gel electrophoresis images and hydrodynamic diameter of DNA-conjugated gold nanoparticle (DNA-AuNP) networks were presented. In addition, we have prepared QDs-labeled RSV (QDs-RSV) to real-time monitor the RSV infection on HEp-2 cells in the absence and presence of DNA-AuNP networks. Finally, the cell viability of HEp-2 cells coated by six types of DNA-nanoparticle networks was determined after RSV infection. Keywords: DNA-AuNP networks, Cell membrane, Viral infection, Inhibition