Improving cytocompatibility of CdTe quantum dots by Schiff-base-coordinated lanthanides surface doping

Improving cytocompatibility of CdTe quantum dots by Schiff-base-coordinated lanthanides surface doping

Abstract Background Suitable fluorophores are the core of fluorescence imaging. Among the most exciting, yet controversial, labels are quantum dots (QDs) with their unique optical and chemical properties, but also considerable toxicity. This hinders QDs applicability in living systems. Surface chemi...

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Main Authors: Hana Buchtelova, Vladislav Strmiska, Zuzana Skubalova, Simona Dostalova, Petr Michalek, Sona Krizkova, David Hynek, Lukas Kalina, Lukas Richtera, Amitava Moulick, Vojtech Adam, Zbynek Heger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Journal of Nanobiotechnology
Subjects:
Cellular labeling
Cytotoxicity
Inorganic fluorophore
Nanocrystal
Surface dopant
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12951-018-0369-7

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