Bioimaging of targeting cancers using aptamer-conjugated carbon nanodots

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 Jul 25;49(58):6543-5. doi: 10.1039/c3cc42752h. Epub 2013 Jun 14.

Abstract

Using the excellent emission properties of carbon nanodots, we have developed an aptamer-conjugated imaging probe for targeting cancers.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • CHO Cells
  • Carbon / chemistry*
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Survival / drug effects
  • Cricetinae
  • Cricetulus
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry*
  • Fluorescent Dyes / pharmacology
  • Glycerol / chemistry
  • HeLa Cells
  • Humans
  • Maleimides / chemistry*
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Neoplasms
  • Rats
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds / chemistry
  • Tenascin / chemistry*

Substances

  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Maleimides
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds
  • Tenascin
  • maleimide
  • Carbon
  • Glycerol