Biocompatible semiconductor quantum dots as cancer imaging agents
Approximately 1.7 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed this year in the United
States leading to 600 000 deaths. Patient survival rates are highly correlated with the stage …
States leading to 600 000 deaths. Patient survival rates are highly correlated with the stage …
Narrow bandgap colloidal metal chalcogenide quantum dots: synthetic methods, heterostructures, assemblies, electronic and infrared optical properties
SV Kershaw, AS Susha, AL Rogach - Chemical Society Reviews, 2013 - pubs.rsc.org
The chemistry, material processing and fundamental understanding of colloidal
semiconductor nanocrystals (quantum dots) are advancing at an astounding rate, bringing …
semiconductor nanocrystals (quantum dots) are advancing at an astounding rate, bringing …
Perfecting and extending the near-infrared imaging window
In vivo fluorescence imaging in the second near-infrared window (NIR-II) has been
considered as a promising technique for visualizing mammals. However, the definition of the …
considered as a promising technique for visualizing mammals. However, the definition of the …
In Vivo Fluorescence Imaging with Ag2S Quantum Dots in the Second Near‐Infrared Region
Cancer is one of the leading causes of human death in postindustrial countries. The
mortality of cancer could be greatly reduced with the help of early detection and diagnosis …
mortality of cancer could be greatly reduced with the help of early detection and diagnosis …
Ag2S Quantum Dot: A Bright and Biocompatible Fluorescent Nanoprobe in the Second Near-Infrared Window
Ag2S quantum dots (QDs) emitting in the second near-infrared region (NIR-II, 1.0–1.4 μm)
are demonstrated as a promising fluorescent probe with both bright photoluminescence and …
are demonstrated as a promising fluorescent probe with both bright photoluminescence and …
Deep-tissue anatomical imaging of mice using carbon nanotube fluorophores in the second near-infrared window
Fluorescent imaging in the second near-infrared window (NIR II, 1–1.4 μm) holds much
promise due to minimal autofluorescence and tissue scattering. Here, using well …
promise due to minimal autofluorescence and tissue scattering. Here, using well …
In vivo real-time visualization of tissue blood flow and angiogenesis using Ag2S quantum dots in the NIR-II window
Improving the tissue penetration depth and spatial resolution of fluorescence-based optical
nanoprobes remains a grand challenge for their practical applications in in vivo imaging …
nanoprobes remains a grand challenge for their practical applications in in vivo imaging …
Au Nanorod Design as Light-Absorber in the First and Second Biological Near-Infrared Windows for in Vivo Photothermal Therapy
Photothermal cancer therapy using near-infrared (NIR) laser radiation is an emerging
treatment. In the NIR region, two biological transparency windows are located in 650–950 …
treatment. In the NIR region, two biological transparency windows are located in 650–950 …
Quantum dots in biological and biomedical research: recent progress and present challenges
JM Klostranec, WCW Chan - Advanced Materials, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
The marriage of nanomaterials with biology has produced a new generation of technologies
that can profoundly impact biological and biomedical research. Quantum dots (Qdots) are an …
that can profoundly impact biological and biomedical research. Quantum dots (Qdots) are an …
Infrared quantum dots
E H. Sargent - Advanced Materials, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
Colloidal nanocrystals are quantum‐size‐effect tunable; offer an abundance of available
surface area for electronic and chemical interactions; and are processible from organic or …
surface area for electronic and chemical interactions; and are processible from organic or …