This review summarizes recent progress in the design and applications of cadmium-free
quantum dots (Cd-free QDs), with an emphasis on their role in biophotonics and …

Conspectus Persistent luminescence nanoparticles (PLNPs) are unique optical materials
emitting long-lasting luminescence after ceasing excitation. Such a unique optical feature …

Exosomes are emerging as effective therapeutic tools for various pathologies. These
extracellular vesicles can bypass biological barriers, including the blood-brain barrier, and …

The development of probes for biomolecular imaging and diagnostics is a very active
research area. Among the different imaging modalities, optics emerged since it is a …

Iron oxide nanoparticle (IONP) with unique magnetic property and high biocompatibility
have been widely used as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent (CA) for long …

Application of immune cell-based therapy in routine clinical practice is challenging due to
the poorly understood mechanisms underlying success or failure of treatment. Development …

Abstract Development of novel imaging probes for cancer diagnosis is critical for early
disease detection and management. The past two decades have witnessed a surge in the …

Despite advancements in biomedical sciences and medicine, bacterial infection remains a
leading cause of death globally. The conventional treatment of bacterial infections through …

The development of minimally invasive surgery has created a demand for ideal medical
adhesives exhibiting biocompatibility, biodegradability, antimicrobial activity, and strong …

Noninvasive and precise stem cell tracking after transplantation in living subject is very
important to monitor both stem cell destinations and their in vivo fate, which is closely related …