Self‐Assembled Aggregates of IgGs as Templates for the Growth of Clusters of Gold Nanoparticles

Immunoglobulin G templates: Clusters of gold nanoparticles are grown (see picture) from templates formed from the self-assembly of immunoglobulin Gs (IgGs) by using a synthetic divalent antigen. Carbohydrates inherent to IgGs create local nucleation centers for the electroless deposition of gold. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2004/z53161_s.pdf or from the author. 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.