Review : Biofunctionalized Quantum Dots in Biology and Medicine

Joint Authors

Dey, Rajib
Mitra, M. K.
Mukherjee, S.
Mazumder, Sonal
Das, G. C.

Source

Journal of Nanomaterials

Issue

Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-17, 17 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2009-11-04

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

17

Main Subjects

Engineering Sciences and Information Technology
Chemistry
Civil Engineering

Abstract EN

Quantum dot (QD) nanocrystals which have important optical properties, in particular, the wavelength of their fluorescence, depend strongly on their size.

Colloidal QDs once dispersed in a solvent are quite interesting fluorescence probes for all types of labelling studies because of their reduced tendency to photo bleach.

In this review, we will give an overview on how QDs have been used so far in cell biology.

In particular, we will discuss the biologically relevant properties of QDs and focus on four topics: labeling of cellular structures and receptors with QDs, incorporation of QDs by living cells, tracking the path and the fate of individual cells using QD labels, and QDs as contrast agents.

QDs are seen to be much better in terms of efficacy over radioisotopes in tracing medicine in vivo.

They are rapidly being applied to existing and emerging technologies but here this review deals with a comprehensive compilation of the biological relevance of quantum dots.

It covers important information from 1999 till 2008 with few from 1982 to 1997.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Mazumder, Sonal& Dey, Rajib& Mitra, M. K.& Mukherjee, S.& Das, G. C.. 2009. Review : Biofunctionalized Quantum Dots in Biology and Medicine. Journal of Nanomaterials،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500334

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Mazumder, Sonal…[et al.]. Review : Biofunctionalized Quantum Dots in Biology and Medicine. Journal of Nanomaterials No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500334

American Medical Association (AMA)

Mazumder, Sonal& Dey, Rajib& Mitra, M. K.& Mukherjee, S.& Das, G. C.. Review : Biofunctionalized Quantum Dots in Biology and Medicine. Journal of Nanomaterials. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500334

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-500334