The use of nanoparticles (NP) in diagnosis and treatment of many human diseases, including cancer, is of increasing interest. However, cytotoxic effects of NPs on cells and the …
The ability to fabricate sensory systems capable of highly selective operation in complex fluid will undoubtedly underpin key future developments in healthcare. However, the …
Due to the high surface: volume ratio and the extraordinary properties arising from the nanoscale (optical, electric, magnetic, etc.), nanoparticles (NPs) are excellent candidates for …
Luminescent semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) are one of the more popular nanomaterials currently utilized within biological applications. However, what is not widely appreciated is …
Here we have investigated the effect of enshrouding polymer-coated nanoparticles (NPs) with polyethylene glycol (PEG) on the adsorption of proteins and uptake by cultured cells …
In this review we present new concepts and recent progress in the application of semiconductor quantum dots (QD) as labels in two important areas of biology, bioimaging …
Luminescent semiconductor nanocrystals or quantum dots (QDs) provide exquisite electro- optical properties that are ideal for biological sensing applications. Unlike traditional …
Nanoparticles have many potential applications in tumor therapy. Systemically administered nanoparticles should remain in circulation for a long time to increase their accumulation in …
In recent years, the growth in the field of nanotechnology has stimulated many other areas, which eventually may involve everyday life uses as well as high-tech biomedical …