Azo-Neo self-assembles into nanostructures with hydrophobic core.
Cationic Azo-Neo nanostructures binds pDNA efficiently.
Azo-Neo/pDNA nanoassemblies enter the cells via endocytosis.
These nanoassemblies exhibit efficient gene expression.
Azo-AG nanostructures also show high antibacterial activity against MRSA.