Open Access<p>Amylase-Protected Ag Nanodots for in vivo Fluorescence Imaging and Photodynamic Therapy of Tumors</p>
Author(s) -
Shuguang Wen,
Weili Wang,
Ruimin Liu,
Pengcheng He
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of nanomedicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.245
H-Index - 128
eISSN - 1178-2013
pISSN - 1176-9114
DOI - 10.2147/ijn.s233214
Subject(s) - nanoprobe , biocompatibility , fluorescence , fluorescence microscope , materials science , nanodot , biophysics , in vivo , cytotoxicity , fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy , surface modification , nuclear chemistry , nanotechnology , in vitro , chemistry , biochemistry , nanoparticle , biology , physics , microbiology and biotechnology , metallurgy , quantum mechanics
Fluorescent metallic nanodots (NDs) have become a promising nanoprobe for a wide range of biomedical applications. Because Ag NDs have a high tendency to be oxidized, their synthesis and storage are a big challenge. Thus, the method for preparing stable Ag NDs is urgently needed. Surface modification and functionalization can enrich the capability of Ag NDs.