Tracking single particles for hours via continuous DNA-mediated fluorophore exchange

Florian Stehr, Johannes Stein, Julian Bauer, Christian Niederauer, Ralf Jungmann, Kristina Ganzinger () and Petra Schwille ()
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Florian Stehr: Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry
Johannes Stein: Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry
Julian Bauer: Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry
Christian Niederauer: AMOLF
Ralf Jungmann: Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry
Kristina Ganzinger: AMOLF
Petra Schwille: Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry

Nature Communications, 2021, vol. 12, issue 1, 1-8

Abstract: Abstract Monitoring biomolecules in single-particle tracking experiments is typically achieved by employing fixed organic dyes or fluorescent fusion proteins linked to a target of interest. However, photobleaching typically limits observation times to merely a few seconds, restricting downstream statistical analysis and observation of rare biological events. Here, we overcome this inherent limitation via continuous fluorophore exchange using DNA-PAINT, where fluorescently-labeled oligonucleotides reversibly bind to a single-stranded DNA handle attached to the target molecule. Such versatile and facile labeling allows uninterrupted monitoring of single molecules for extended durations. We demonstrate the power of our approach by observing DNA origami on membranes for tens of minutes, providing perspectives for investigating cellular processes on physiologically relevant timescales.

Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-24223-4

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