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Li H, Kang Z, Liu Y, Lee ST. Carbon nanodots: synthesis, properties and applications. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.1039/c2jm34690g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2088] [Impact Index Per Article: 174.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Wang H, Li Y, Wang A, Slavik M. Rapid, sensitive, and simultaneous detection of three foodborne pathogens using magnetic nanobead-based immunoseparation and quantum dot-based multiplex immunoassay. J Food Prot 2011; 74:2039-47. [PMID: 22186043 DOI: 10.4315/0362-028x.jfp-11-144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Losses caused by foodborne diseases are enormous in terms of human life, illness, medical costs, and food product recalls. Rapid detection of multiple bacterial pathogens in foods is extremely important to ensure food safety. The objective of this research was to develop a multiplex immunoassay by integrating magnetic nanobeads (MNBs) for immunoseparation with quantum dots (QDs) as fluorescent labels for rapid, sensitive, and simultaneous detection of three major pathogenic bacteria, Salmonella Typhimurium, Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Listeria monocytogenes, in food products. In this research, both streptavidin-conjugated MNBs (30- and 150-nm diameter) and QDs (530-, 580-, and 620-nm emission wavelength) were separately coated with biotinylated anti-Salmonella, anti-E. coli, and anti-Listeria antibodies. The immuno-MNBs were mixed with a food sample to capture the three target bacteria. After being magnetically separated from the sample, the MNB-cell conjugates were mixed with the immuno-QDs to form the MNB-cell-QD complexes, and unattached QDs were removed. The fluorescence intensity of the MNB-cell-QD complexes was measured at wavelengths of 530, 580, and 620 nm to determine the populations of Salmonella Typhimurium, E. coli O157:H7, and L. monocytogenes, respectively. This multiplex immunoassay simultaneously detected Salmonella Typhimurium, E. coli O157:H7, and L. monocytogenes at levels as low as 20 to 50 CFU/ml in food samples in less than 2 h without enrichment. The change in fluorescence intensity was linearly correlated (R(2) > 0.96) with the logarithmic value of bacterial level in the range of 10 to 10(3) CFU/ml. More than 85% of the three target pathogens could be simultaneously separated from food samples. The multiplex immunoassay could be expanded to detect more target pathogens, depending on the availability of specific antibodies and QDs with different emission wavelengths.
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- Hong Wang
- Department of Poultry Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701, USA
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A cell undergoing apoptosis demonstrates multitude of characteristic morphological and biochemical features, which vary depending on the inducer of apoptosis, cell type and the "time window" at which the process of apoptosis is observed. Because the gross majority of apoptotic hallmarks can be revealed by flow and image cytometry, the cytometric methods become a technology of choice in diverse studies of cellular demise. Variety of cytometric methods designed to identify apoptotic cells, detect particular events of apoptosis and probe mechanisms associated with this mode of cell death have been developed during the past two decades. In the present review, we outline commonly used methods that are based on the assessment of mitochondrial transmembrane potential, activation of caspases, DNA fragmentation, and plasma membrane alterations. We also present novel developments in the field such as the use of cyanine SYTO and TO-PRO family of probes. Strategies of selecting the optimal multiparameter approaches, as well as potential difficulties in the experimental procedures, are thoroughly summarized.
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As a unique nanomaterial, quantum dots (QDs) are not only applied in fluorescent labeling and biological imaging, but are also utilized in novel sensing systems. Because QDs have attractive optoelectronic characteristics, QD-based sensors present high sensitivity in detecting specific analytes in the chemical and biochemical fields. In this review, we describe the basic principles and different conjugation strategies in QD-based sensors. An overview of recent advances and various models of QD-sensing systems is also provided. Furthermore, perspectives for sensors based on QDs are discussed.
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- Qiang Ma
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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Wang Y, Aker WG, Hwang HM, Yedjou CG, Yu H, Tchounwou PB. A study of the mechanism of in vitro cytotoxicity of metal oxide nanoparticles using catfish primary hepatocytes and human HepG2 cells. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2011; 409:4753-62. [PMID: 21851965 PMCID: PMC3185176 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2011.07.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2011] [Revised: 06/24/2011] [Accepted: 07/17/2011] [Indexed: 04/13/2023]
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Nanoparticles (NPs), including nanometal oxides, are being used in diverse applications such as medicine, clothing, cosmetics and food. In order to promote the safe development of nanotechnology, it is essential to assess the potential adverse health consequences associated with human exposure. The liver is a target site for NP toxicity, due to NP accumulation within it after ingestion, inhalation or absorption. The toxicity of nano-ZnO, TiO(2), CuO and Co(3)O(4) was investigated using a primary culture of channel catfish hepatocytes and human HepG2 cells as in vitro model systems for assessing the impact of metal oxide NPs on human and environmental health. Some mechanisms of nanotoxicity were determined by using phase contrast inverted microscopy, 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assays, reactive oxygen species (ROS) assays, and flow cytometric assays. Nano-CuO and ZnO showed significant toxicity in both HepG2 cells and catfish primary hepatocytes. The results demonstrate that HepG2 cells are more sensitive than catfish primary hepatocytes to the toxicity of metal oxide NPs. The overall ranking of the toxicity of metal oxides to the test cells is as follows: TiO(2)<Co(3)O(4)<ZnO<CuO. The toxicity is due not only to ROS-induced cell death, but also to damages to cell and mitochondrial membranes.
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- Yonggang Wang
- Department of Biology, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, USA
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- Department of Biology, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, USA
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- Department of Biology, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, USA
- Corresponding author: Dr. Huey-Min Hwang, Address: Jackson State University, 1400 Lynch St., Box 18540, Jackson, MS 39217, , Telephone number: 1-601-9792595, Fax: 1-601-9796856
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, USA
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Wlodkowic D, Khoshmanesh K, Sharpe JC, Darzynkiewicz Z, Cooper JM. Apoptosis goes on a chip: advances in the microfluidic analysis of programmed cell death. Anal Chem 2011; 83:6439-46. [PMID: 21630641 PMCID: PMC3251906 DOI: 10.1021/ac200588g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Recent years have brought enormous progress in cell-based lab-on-a-chip technologies, allowing dynamic studies of cell death with an unprecedented accuracy. As interest in the microfabricated technologies for cell-based bioassays is rapidly gaining momentum, we highlight the most promising technologies that provide a new outlook for the rapid assessment of programmed and accidental cell death and are applicable in drug discovery, high-content drug screening, and personalized clinical diagnostics.
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- Donald Wlodkowic
- The BioMEMS Research Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Driehorst T, O'Neill P, Goodwin PM, Pennathur S, Fygenson DK. Distinct conformations of DNA-stabilized fluorescent silver nanoclusters revealed by electrophoretic mobility and diffusivity measurements. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2011; 27:8923-33. [PMID: 21682258 DOI: 10.1021/la200837z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Silver-DNA nanoclusters (Ag:DNAs) are novel fluorophores under active research and development as alternative biomolecular markers. Comprised of a few-atom Ag cluster that is stabilized in water by binding to a strand of DNA, they are also interesting for fundamental explorations into the properties of metal molecules. Here, we use in situ calibrated electrokinetic microfluidics and fluorescence correlation spectroscopy to determine the size, charge, and conformation of a select set of Ag:DNAs. Among them is a pair of spectrally distinct Ag:DNAs stabilized by the same DNA sequence, for which it is known that the silver cluster differs by two atoms. We find these two Ag:DNAs differ in size by ∼30%, even though their molecular weights differ by less than 3%. Thus a single DNA sequence can adopt very different conformations when binding slightly different Ag clusters. By comparing spectrally identical Ag:DNAs that differ in sequence, we show that the more compact conformation is insensitive to the native DNA secondary structure. These results demonstrate electrokinetic microfluidics as a practical tool for characterizing Ag:DNA.
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- Til Driehorst
- Mechanical Engineering Department, University of California, Santa Barbara, California, United States
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Modla S, Czymmek KJ. Correlative microscopy: a powerful tool for exploring neurological cells and tissues. Micron 2011; 42:773-92. [PMID: 21782457 DOI: 10.1016/j.micron.2011.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2011] [Revised: 06/30/2011] [Accepted: 07/01/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Imaging tools for exploring the neurological samples have seen a rapid transformation over the last decade. Approaches that allow clear and specific delineation of targeted tissues, individual neurons, and their cell-cell connections as well as subcellular constituents have been especially valuable. Considering the significant complexity and extent to which the nervous system interacts with every organ system in the body, one non-trivial challenge has been how to identify and target specific structures and pathologies by microscopy. To this end, correlative methods enable one to view the same exact structure of interest utilizing the capabilities of typically separate, but powerful, microscopy platforms. As such, correlative microscopy is well-positioned to address the three critical problems of identification, scale, and resolution inherent to neurological systems. Furthermore, the application of multiple imaging platforms to the study of singular biological events enables more detailed investigations of structure-function relationships to be conducted, greatly facilitating our understanding of relevant phenomenon. This comprehensive review provides an overview of methods for correlative microscopy, including histochemistry, transgenic markers, immunocytochemistry, photo-oxidation as well as various probes and tracers. An emphasis is placed on correlative light and electron microscopic strategies used to facilitate relocation of neurological structures. Correlative microscopy is an invaluable tool for neurological research, and we fully anticipate developments in automation of the process, and the increasing availability of genomic and transgenic tools will facilitate the adoption of correlative microscopy as the method of choice for many imaging experiments.
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- Shannon Modla
- Delaware Biotechnology Institute, Bio-Imaging Center, 15 Innovation Way, Suite 117, Newark, DE 19711, USA.
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Summers HD, Holton MD, Rees P, Williams PM, Thornton CA. Analysis of quantum dot fluorescence stability in primary blood mononuclear cells. Cytometry A 2011; 77:933-9. [PMID: 21290467 DOI: 10.1002/cyto.a.20932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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A quantitative assessment of fluorescence signal generation and persistence in blood cells, measured at multiple points over a time course, is presented. Quantum dots (QDs) are inorganic fluorophores that are photostable and nonmetabolized and so can provide quantitative measures of cell biology over multiple cell generations. However, if the potential of these nanoparticles for long-term reporting is to be realized, an understanding of the stability of their fluorescence in living cells is essential. CdTe/ZnS and CdSe/ZnS core/shell dots with peak emission wavelengths of 705 nm and 585 nm, respectively, were loaded, via endocytosis into mononuclear cells extracted from primary blood and flow cytometry used to measure the average fluorescence intensity per cell within populations >10⁴. Time-based study showed a saturation-limited uptake of QDs with a characteristic time of 20 min and a maximum fluorescence signal that is linearly proportional to dot solution concentration. The fluorescence signal decreases after attachment and internalization within cells and is accurately described by a biexponential decay with a rapid initial decay followed by a much slower signal loss with characteristic times of 435 and 7,000 min respectively. Comparison with control samples indicates that interaction with the culture media is a major contributory factor to the initial signal decay. These results provide phenomenological descriptions of the evolving QD fluorescence within live cells with associated analytical equations that allow quantitative assessment of QD-based assays.
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- Huw D Summers
- Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology Center, School of Engineering, Swansea University, Swansea SA28PP, United Kingdom.
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Bahmani B, Gupta S, Upadhyayula S, Vullev VI, Anvari B. Effect of polyethylene glycol coatings on uptake of indocyanine green loaded nanocapsules by human spleen macrophages in vitro. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS 2011; 16:051303. [PMID: 21639563 DOI: 10.1117/1.3574761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Near-infrared (NIR) optically active nanoparticles are promising exogenous chromophores for applications in medical imaging and phototherapy. Since nanoparticles can be rapidly eliminated from the body by cells of the reticuloendothelial system, a thriving strategy to increase their blood circulation time is through surface modification with polyethylene glycol (PEG). We constructed polymeric nanocapsules loaded with indocyanine green (ICG), an FDA-approved NIR dye, and coated with aldehyde-terminated PEG. Using optical absorbance spectroscopy and flow cytometry, we investigated the effect of PEG coating and molecular weight (MW) of PEG [5000 and 30,000 Daltons (Da)] on the phagocytic content of human spleen macrophages incubated with ICG-containing nanocapsules (ICG-NCs) between 15 to 360 min. Our results indicate that surface coating with PEG is an effective method to reduce the phagocytic content of ICG-NCs within macrophages for at least up to 360 min of incubation time. Coating the surface of ICG-NCs with the low MW PEG results in lower phagocytic content of ICG-NCs within macrophages for at least up to 60 min of incubation time as compared to ICG-NCs coated with the high MW PEG. Surface coating of ICG-NCs with PEG is a promising approach to prolong vasculature circulation time of ICG for NIR imaging and phototherapeutic applications.
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- Baharak Bahmani
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Riverside, California 92521, USA
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Rosenthal SJ, Chang JC, Kovtun O, McBride JR, Tomlinson ID. Biocompatible quantum dots for biological applications. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 18:10-24. [PMID: 21276935 DOI: 10.1016/j.chembiol.2010.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 298] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2010] [Revised: 10/29/2010] [Accepted: 11/03/2010] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Semiconductor quantum dots are quickly becoming a critical diagnostic tool for discerning cellular function at the molecular level. Their high brightness, long-lasting, size-tunable, and narrow luminescence set them apart from conventional fluorescence dyes. Quantum dots are being developed for a variety of biologically oriented applications, including fluorescent assays for drug discovery, disease detection, single protein tracking, and intracellular reporting. This review introduces the science behind quantum dots and describes how they are made biologically compatible. Several applications are also included, illustrating strategies toward target specificity, and are followed by a discussion on the limitations of quantum dot approaches. The article is concluded with a look at the future direction of quantum dots.
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- Sandra J Rosenthal
- Department of Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
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Santra S, Malhotra A. Fluorescent nanoparticle probes for imaging of cancer. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2011; 3:501-510. [PMID: 21480546 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Fluorescent nanoparticles (FNPs) have received immense popularity in cancer imaging in recent years because of their attractive optical properties. In comparison to traditional organic-based fluorescent dyes and fluorescent proteins, FNPs offer much improved sensitivity and photostability. FNPs in certain size range have a strong tendency to enter and retain in solid tumor tissue with abnormal (leaky) vasculature--a phenomenon known as Enhanced Permeation and Retention (EPR) effect, advancing their use for in vivo tumor imaging. Furthermore, large surface area of FNPs and their usual core-shell structure offer a platform for designing and fabricating multimodal/multifunctional nanoparticles (MMNPs). For effective cancer imaging, often the optical imaging modality is integrated with other nonoptical-based imaging modalities such as MRI, X-ray, and PET, thus creating multimodal nanoparticle (NP)-based imaging probes. Such multimodal NP probes can be further integrated with therapeutic drug as well as cancer targeting agent leading to multifunctional NPs. Biocompatibility of FNPs is an important criterion that must be seriously considered during FNP design. NP composition, size, and surface chemistry must be carefully selected to minimize potential toxicological consequences both in vitro and in vivo. In this article, we will mainly focus on three different types of FNPs: dye-loaded NPs, quantum dots (Qdots), and phosphores; briefly highlighting their potential use in translational research.
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- Swadeshmukul Santra
- Department of Chemistry, NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
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Prapainop K, Wentworth P. A shotgun proteomic study of the protein corona associated with cholesterol and atheronal-B surface-modified quantum dots. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2011; 77:353-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2010.12.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2010] [Revised: 12/21/2010] [Accepted: 12/21/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Quantum dots (QDs) are semiconductor nanocrystals, and recently they have been shown as effective probes for cell labeling. Due to their unique spectral, physical, and chemical properties, QDs can concurrently tag multiple intercellular and intracellular components of live cells for time ranging from seconds to months. Different color QDs can label different cell components that can be visualized with fluorescent microscopy or in vivo. Here, we provide a detailed protocol for labeling postnatal and differentiated stem/progenitor cells with bioconjugated quantum dots. For example, peptide CGGGRGD is immobilized on CdSe-ZnS QDs with free carboxyl groups. These bioconjugates label selected integrins on cell membrane of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs). QD concentration and incubation time to effectively label hMSCs is optimized. We discovered that bioconjugated QDs effectively label hMSCs not only during population doubling, but also during multi-lineage differentiation into osteoblasts, chondrocytes, and adipocytes. Undifferentiated and differentiated stem cells labeled with bioconjugated QDs can be readily imaged by fluorescent microscopy. Thus, quantum dots represent an effective cell labeling probe and an alternative to organic dyes and fluorescent proteins for cell labeling and cell tracking.
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- Bhranti S Shah
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Dental Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA.
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Costas-Mora I, Romero V, Pena-Pereira F, Lavilla I, Bendicho C. Quantum Dot-Based Headspace Single-Drop Microextraction Technique for Optical Sensing of Volatile Species. Anal Chem 2011; 83:2388-93. [DOI: 10.1021/ac103223e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Isabel Costas-Mora
- Departamento de Química Analítica y Alimentaria, Área de Química Analítica, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende s/n, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica y Alimentaria, Área de Química Analítica, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende s/n, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica y Alimentaria, Área de Química Analítica, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende s/n, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica y Alimentaria, Área de Química Analítica, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende s/n, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica y Alimentaria, Área de Química Analítica, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende s/n, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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Wang T, Sridhar R, Korotcov A, Ting AH, Francis K, Mitchell J, Wang PC. Synthesis of amphiphilic triblock copolymers as multidentate ligands for biocompatible coating of quantum dots. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2011; 375:147-155. [PMID: 21297870 PMCID: PMC3032170 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2010.11.079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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One barrier to apply current tri-octylphosphine oxide (TOPO) based quantum dots (QDs) to biomedical imaging is that the TOPO on TOPO-QDs can be replaced by the proteins in living system, which may cause the degradation of QDs and/or deactivation of protein. In order to develop biocompatible optical imaging agents, a novel triblock copolymer, designed as a multidentate ligand, was synthesized to coat quantum dot nanocrystals (QDs). The copolymer consists of a polycarboxylic acid block at one end and a polythiol block at the other end with an intervening cross-linked poly(styrene-co-divinylbenzene) block bridging the ends. The multiple mercapto groups from the polythiol block act as multidentate ligands to stabilize QDs, while the polycarboxylic acid block improves the water solubility of QDs and offers reaction sites for surface modification or conjugation with bimolecules. The cross-linked poly(styrene-co-divinylbenzene) block provides a densely compacted hydrophobic shell. This shell will act as a barrier to inhibit the degradation of QDs by preventing the diffusion of ions and small molecules into the core of QDs. This new multidentate polymer coating facilitates the transfer of QDs from organic solvent into aqueous phase. The QDs directly bound to multidentate mercapto groups instead of TOPO are less likely to be affected by the mercapto or disulfide groups within proteins or other biomolecules. Therefore, this research will provide an alternative coating material instead of TOPO to produce QDs which could be more suitable for in vivo use under complex physiological conditions.
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- Tongxin Wang
- Department of Radiology, Howard University, Washington, DC 20060, USA
- Crest Center for Nanomaterials, Howard University, Washington, DC 20060, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Howard University, Washington, DC 20060, USA
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- Crest Center for Nanomaterials, Howard University, Washington, DC 20060, USA
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- Crest Center for Nanomaterials, Howard University, Washington, DC 20060, USA
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- Crest Center for Nanomaterials, Howard University, Washington, DC 20060, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Howard University, Washington, DC 20060, USA
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Mutavdžić D, Xu J, Thakur G, Triulzi R, Kasas S, Jeremić M, Leblanc R, Radotić K. Determination of the size of quantum dots by fluorescence spectroscopy. Analyst 2011; 136:2391-6. [DOI: 10.1039/c0an00802h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Panda SK, Hickey SG, Waurisch C, Eychmüller A. Gradated alloyed CdZnSe nanocrystals with high luminescence quantum yields and stability for optoelectronic and biological applications. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.1039/c1jm11375e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Altinoğlu EI, Adair JH. Near infrared imaging with nanoparticles. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2010; 2:461-77. [PMID: 20135691 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.77] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Near infrared imaging has presented itself as a powerful diagnostic technique with potential to serve as a minimally invasive, nonionizing method for sensitive, deep tissue diagnostic imaging. This potential is further realized with the use of nanoparticle (NP)-based near infrared (NIR) contrast agents that are not prone to the rapid photobleaching and instability of their organic counterparts. This review discusses applications that have successfully demonstrated the utility of nanoparticles for NIR imaging, including NIR-emitting semiconductor quantum dots (QDs), resonant gold nanoshells, and dye-encapsulating nanoparticles. NIR QDs demonstrate superior optical performance with exceptional fluorescence brightness stability. However, the heavy metal composition and high propensity for toxicity hinder future application in clinical environments. NIR resonant gold nanoshells also exhibit brilliant signal intensities and likewise have none of the photo- or chemical-instabilities characteristic of organic contrast agents. However, concerns regarding ineffectual clearance and long-term accumulation in nontarget organs are a major issue for this technology. Finally, NIR dye-encapsulating nanoparticles synthesized from calcium phosphate (CP) also demonstrate improved optical performances by shielding the component dye from undesirable environmental influences, thereby enhancing quantum yields, emission brightness, and fluorescent lifetime. Calcium phosphate nanoparticle (CPNP) contrast agents are neither toxic, nor have issues with long-term sequestering, as they are readily dissolved in low pH environments and ultimately absorbed into the system. Though perhaps not as optically superior as QDs or nanoshells, these are a completely nontoxic, bioresorbable option for NP-based NIR imaging that still effectively improves the optical performance of conventional organic agents.
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- Erhan I Altinoğlu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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Zhang Y, Schnoes AM, Clapp AR. Dithiocarbamates as capping ligands for water-soluble quantum dots. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2010; 2:3384-3395. [PMID: 21053924 DOI: 10.1021/am100996g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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We investigated the suitability of dithiocarbamate (DTC) species as capping ligands for colloidal CdSe-ZnS quantum dots (QDs). DTC ligands are generated by reacting carbon disulfide (CS(2)) with primary or secondary amines on appropriate precursor molecules. A biphasic exchange procedure efficiently replaces the existing hydrophobic capping ligands on the QD surface with the newly formed DTCs. The reaction conversion is conveniently monitored by UV-vis absorption spectroscopy. Due to their inherent water solubility and variety of side chain functional groups, we used several amino acids as precursors in this reaction/exchange procedure. The performance of DTC-ligands, as evaluated by the preservation of luminescence and colloidal stability, varied widely among amino precursors. For the best DTC-ligand and QD combinations, the quantum yield of the water-soluble QDs rivaled that of the original hydrophobic-capped QDs dispersed in organic solvents. The mean density of DTC-ligands per nanocrystal was estimated through a mass balance calculation which suggested nearly complete coverage of the available nanocrystal surface. The accessibility of the QD surface was evaluated by self-assembly of His-tagged dye-labeled proteins and peptides using fluorescence resonance energy transfer. DTC-capped QDs were also exposed to cell cultures to evaluate their stability and potential use for biological applications. In general, DTC-capped CdSe-ZnS QDs have many advantages over other water-soluble QD formulations and provide a flexible chemistry for controlling the QD surface functionalization. Despite previous literature reports of DTC-stabilized nanocrystals, this study is the first formal investigation of a biphasic exchange method for generating biocompatible core-shell QDs.
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- Yanjie Zhang
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011-2230, USA
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Mignani S, Aszodi J, Babin D, Liutkus M, Bedel O. Synthesis of new macromolecular, functionalized carboxylic-acid–PEG–DHLA surface ligands. Tetrahedron Lett 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2010.07.118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Quantum dots as a sensor for quantitative visualization of surface charges on single living cells with nano-scale resolution. Biosens Bioelectron 2010; 26:2114-8. [PMID: 21111603 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2010.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2010] [Revised: 08/28/2010] [Accepted: 09/06/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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We developed a technique using quantum dot (QD) as a sensor for quantitative visualization of the surface charge on biological cells with nano-scale resolution. The QD system was designed and synthesized using amino modified CdSe/ZnS nanoparticles. In a specially designed buffer solution, they are positively charged and can homogeneously disperse in the aqueous environment to label all the negative charges on the surfaces of living cells. Using a wide-field optical sectioning microscopy to achieve 2D/3D imaging of the QD-labeled cells, we determined the charge densities of different kinds of cells from normal to mutant ones. The information about the surface charge distribution is significant in evaluating the structure, function, biological behavior and even malignant transformation of cells.
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Synthesis of microcapsules with polystyrene/ZnO hybrid shell by Pickering emulsion polymerization. Colloid Polym Sci 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/s00396-010-2277-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Baker S, Baker G. Lumineszierende Kohlenstoff-Nanopunkte: Nanolichtquellen mit Zukunft. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.200906623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 165] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Xu H, Chen C, Peng J, Tang HW, Liu CM, He Y, Chen ZZ, Li Y, Zhang ZL, Pang DW. Evaluation of the bioconjugation efficiency of different quantum dots as probes for immunostaining tumor-marker proteins. APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY 2010; 64:847-852. [PMID: 20719046 DOI: 10.1366/000370210792081154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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The differing bioconjugation efficiencies of quantum dots (QDs) are a practical obstacle to their popularization. Differences in bioconjugation efficiency based on immunostaining the same targeted molecules using different batches of QDs need to be evaluated prior to their application. In this paper, a quantitative method for evaluating the efficiency of QDs in staining tissues has been developed based on Hadamard transform (HT) spectral imaging. Proliferating cell nuclear antigens (PCNA) in breast cancer tissues were labeled with bioconjugated QD bioprobes using a 454 nm laser as the light source for fluorescence spectral imaging. Four-dimensional (4D) spectral imaging analysis of PCNA in cell nuclei was carried out using HT spectral microscopy based on immunostaining with different batches of QDs. The fluorescence intensity distributions in the cell nuclei were collected from the 4D images. Based on the information obtained from microscopic spectra and 4D images, differences in the bioconjugation efficiency among different batches of QDs were evaluated. The results demonstrate that it is possible to maintain uniform bioconjugation efficiencies with different QD bioconjugation processes in order to obtain accurate and reliable results in biomedical analysis and cancer diagnosis.
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- Hao Xu
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, PR China
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Kaeser A, Schenning APHJ. Fluorescent nanoparticles based on self-assembled pi-conjugated systems. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2010; 22:2985-2997. [PMID: 20535737 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201000427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 231] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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pi-Conjugated molecules are interesting components to prepare fluorescent nanoparticles. From the use of polymer chains that form small aggregates in water to the self-assembly of small chromophoric segments into highly ordered structures, the preparation of these materials allows to develop systems with applications as sensors or biolabels. The potential functionalization of the nanoparticles can lead to specific probing. This progress report describes the recent advances in the preparation of such emittive organic nanoparticles.
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- Adrien Kaeser
- Laboratory of Macromolecular and Organic Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Howes P, Green M, Levitt J, Suhling K, Hughes M. Phospholipid encapsulated semiconducting polymer nanoparticles: their use in cell imaging and protein attachment. J Am Chem Soc 2010; 132:3989-96. [PMID: 20175539 DOI: 10.1021/ja1002179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 188] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Semiconducting polymer nanospheres (SPNs) have been synthesized and encapsulated in phospholipid micelles by a solvent evaporation technique. Four different conjugated polymers were used, yielding aqueous dispersions of nanoparticles which emit across the visible spectrum. The synthesis was simple and easily reproducible, and the resultant nanoparticle solutions exhibited high colloidal stability. As these encapsulated SPNs do not contain any toxic materials and show favorable optical properties, they appear to be a promising imaging agent in biomedical and imaging applications. The SPNs were used in simple fluorescence imaging experiments and showed uptake in SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma and live HeLa cells. Carboxylic acid functionalized SPNs were also synthesized and conjugated to bovine serum albumin (BSA) by carbodiimide-mediated chemistry, a key step in the realization of targeted imaging using conjugated polymers.
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- Philip Howes
- Department of Physics, King's College London, Strand, London WC2R 2LS, UK
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Wlodkowic D, Skommer J, Darzynkiewicz Z. Cytometry in cell necrobiology revisited. Recent advances and new vistas. Cytometry A 2010; 77:591-606. [PMID: 20235235 PMCID: PMC2975392 DOI: 10.1002/cyto.a.20889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Over a decade has passed since publication of the last review on "Cytometry in cell necrobiology." During these years we have witnessed many substantial developments in the field of cell necrobiology such as remarkable advancements in cytometric technologies and improvements in analytical biochemistry. The latest innovative platforms such as laser scanning cytometry, multispectral imaging cytometry, spectroscopic cytometry, and microfluidic Lab-on-a-Chip solutions rapidly emerge as highly advantageous tools in cell necrobiology studies. Furthermore, we have recently gained substantial knowledge on alternative cell demise modes such as caspase-independent apoptosis-like programmed cell death (PCD), autophagy, necrosis-like PCD, or mitotic catastrophe, all with profound connotations to pathogenesis and treatment. Although detection of classical, caspase-dependent apoptosis is still the major ground for the advancement of cytometric techniques, there is an increasing demand for novel analytical tools to rapidly quantify noncanonical modes of cell death. This review highlights the key developments warranting a renaissance and evolution of cytometric techniques in the field of cell necrobiology.
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- Donald Wlodkowic
- The Bioelectronics Research Centre, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
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Skommer J, Darzynkiewicz Z, Wlodkowic D. Cell death goes LIVE: technological advances in real-time tracking of cell death. Cell Cycle 2010; 9:2330-41. [PMID: 20519963 DOI: 10.4161/cc.9.12.11911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Cell population can be viewed as a quantum system, which like Schrödinger's cat exists as a combination of survival- and death-allowing states. Tracking and understanding cell-to-cell variability in processes of high spatio-temporal complexity such as cell death is at the core of current systems biology approaches. As probabilistic modeling tools attempt to impute information inaccessible by current experimental approaches, advances in technologies for single-cell imaging and omics (proteomics, genomics, metabolomics) should go hand in hand with the computational efforts. Over the last few years we have made exciting technological advances that allow studies of cell death dynamically in real-time and with the unprecedented accuracy. These approaches are based on innovative fluorescent assays and recombinant proteins, bioelectrical properties of cells, and more recently also on state-of-the-art optical spectroscopy. Here, we review current status of the most innovative analytical technologies for dynamic tracking of cell death, and address the interdisciplinary promises and future challenges of these methods.
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- Joanna Skommer
- School of Biological Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Clinical potential of quantum dots. J Biomed Biotechnol 2010; 2007:76087. [PMID: 18317518 PMCID: PMC2254660 DOI: 10.1155/2007/76087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2007] [Revised: 07/27/2007] [Accepted: 12/13/2007] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Advances in nanotechnology have led to the development of novel fluorescent probes called quantum dots. Quantum dots have revolutionalized the processes of tagging molecules within research settings and are improving sentinel lymph node mapping and identification in vivo studies. As the unique physical and chemical properties of these fluorescent probes are being unraveled, new potential methods of early cancer detection, rapid spread and therapeutic management, that is, photodynamic therapy are being explored. Encouraging results of optical and real time identification of sentinel lymph nodes and lymph flow using quantum dots in vivo models are emerging. Quantum dots have also superseded many of the limitations of organic fluorophores and are a promising alternative as a research tool. In this review, we examine the promising clinical potential of quantum dots, their hindrances for clinical use and the current progress in abrogating their inherent toxicity.
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Ioannou D, Griffin DK. Nanotechnology and molecular cytogenetics: the future has not yet arrived. NANO REVIEWS 2010; 1:NANO-1-5117. [PMID: 22110858 PMCID: PMC3215214 DOI: 10.3402/nano.v1i0.5117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2010] [Revised: 04/01/2010] [Accepted: 04/07/2010] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Quantum dots (QDs) are a novel class of inorganic fluorochromes composed of nanometer-scale crystals made of a semiconductor material. They are resistant to photo-bleaching, have narrow excitation and emission wavelengths that can be controlled by particle size and thus have the potential for multiplexing experiments. Given the remarkable optical properties that quantum dots possess, they have been proposed as an ideal material for use in molecular cytogenetics, specifically the technique of fluorescent in situ hybridisation (FISH). In this review, we provide an account of the current QD-FISH literature, and speculate as to why QDs are not yet optimised for FISH in their current form.
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Arulsamy AD, Cvelbar U, Mozetic M, Ostrikov KK. Non-square-well potential profile and suppression of blinking in compositionally graded Cd(1-x)Zn(x)Se/Cd(x)Zn(1-x)Se nanocrystals. NANOSCALE 2010; 2:728-733. [PMID: 20648317 DOI: 10.1039/b9nr00322c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Random blinking is a major problem on the way to successful applications of semiconducting nanocrystals in optoelectronics and photonics, which until recently had neither a practical solution nor a theoretical interpretation. An experimental breakthrough has recently been made by fabricating non-blinking Cd(1-x)Zn(x)Se/ZnSe graded nanocrystals [Wang et al., Nature, 2009, 459, 686]. Here, we (1) report an unequivocal and detailed theoretical investigation to understand the properties (e.g., profile) of the potential-well and the distribution of Zn content with respect to the nanocrystal radius and (2) develop a strategy to find the relationship between the photoluminescence (PL) energy peaks and the potential-well due to Zn distribution in nanocrystals. It is demonstrated that the non-square-well potential can be varied in such a way that one can indeed control the PL intensity and the energy-level difference (PL energy peaks) accurately. This implies that one can either suppress the blinking altogether, or alternatively, manipulate the PL energy peaks and intensities systematically to achieve a controlled non-random intermittent luminescence. The approach developed here is based on the ionization energy approximation and as such is generic and can be applied to any non-free-electron nanocrystals.
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- Andrew Das Arulsamy
- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia.
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Zanella F, Lorens JB, Link W. High content screening: seeing is believing. Trends Biotechnol 2010; 28:237-45. [PMID: 20346526 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2010.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 261] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2009] [Revised: 02/19/2010] [Accepted: 02/26/2010] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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High content screening (HCS) combines the efficiency of high-throughput techniques with the ability of cellular imaging to collect quantitative data from complex biological systems. HCS technology is integrated into all aspects of contemporary drug discovery, including primary compound screening, post-primary screening capable of supporting structure-activity relationships, and early evaluation of ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion)/toxicity properties and complex multivariate drug profiling. Recently, high content approaches have been used extensively to interrogate stem cell biology. Despite these dramatic advances, a number of significant challenges remain related to the use of more biology- and disease-relevant cell systems, the development of informative reagents to measure and manipulate cellular events, and the integration of data management and informatics.
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- Fabian Zanella
- Experimental Therapeutics Program, Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncologicas, Melchor Fernandez Almagro 3, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Kanwal S, Fu X, Su X. Size dependent active effect of CdTe quantum dots on pyrogallol-H2O2 chemiluminescence system for chromium(III) detection. Mikrochim Acta 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/s00604-010-0334-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Mansur HS. Quantum dots and nanocomposites. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2010; 2:113-29. [DOI: 10.1002/wnan.78] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Chattopadhyay PK, Perfetto SP, Yu J, Roederer M. The use of quantum dot nanocrystals in multicolor flow cytometry. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2010; 2:334-48. [DOI: 10.1002/wnan.75] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Fluorescence Lymph Node Mapping in Living Mice Using Quantum Dots and a Compression Technique. J Fluoresc 2010; 20:599-606. [DOI: 10.1007/s10895-009-0593-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2009] [Accepted: 12/30/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Yong KT, Roy I, Hu R, Ding H, Cai H, Zhu J, Zhang X, Bergey EJ, Prasad PN. Synthesis of ternary CuInS(2)/ZnS quantum dot bioconjugates and their applications for targeted cancer bioimaging. Integr Biol (Camb) 2010; 2:121-9. [PMID: 20473390 DOI: 10.1039/b916663g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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This contribution introduces the use of cadmium-free CuInS(2) quantum dots (QDs) for targeted and multiplexed optical imaging of tumors in mice. CuInS(2)/ZnS QDs were synthesized in a non-aqueous phase using the hot colloidal synthesis method. Previous challenges involving stable aqueous dispersion of highly luminescent CuInS(2)/ZnS QDs have been overcome by encapsulating them within functionalized phospholipid micelles, which also facilitated their conjugation with folic acid for targeted delivery. Luminescence signals of QDs of multiple colors were readily differentiated from background autofluorescence in whole animal optical imaging. In addition, two-photon excitation studies revealed that the prepared water-dispersible QDs are suitable for two-photon in vitro and in vivo imaging. This study demonstrates the important key steps in realizing of the potential of CuInS(2) QDs as low-toxicity, photostable, cadmium-free and highly luminescent probes for cancer detection and sensing.
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- Ken-Tye Yong
- Institute for Lasers, Photonics and Biophotonics (ILPB), University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14260-4200, USA.
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Tkaczyk ER, Tkaczyk AH, Mauring K, Ye JY, Baker JR, Norris TB. Quantitative differentiation of dyes with overlapping one-photon spectra by femtosecond pulse shaping. JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE 2010; 130:29-34. [PMID: 20160886 PMCID: PMC2772214 DOI: 10.1016/j.jlumin.2009.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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We demonstrate that DiI and Rhodamine B, which are not easily distinguishable to one-photon measurements, can be differentiated and in fact quantified in mixture via tailored two-photon excitation pulses found by a genetic algorithm (GA). A nearly three-fold difference in the ratio of two-photon fluorescence of the two dyes is achieved, without a drop in signal of the favored fluorophore. Implementing an acousto-optic interferometer, we were able to prove that the mechanism of discrimination is second-harmonic tuning by the phase-shaped pulses to the relative maxima and minima of these cross-sections.
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- Eric R. Tkaczyk
- Center for Ultrafast Optical Science, University of Michigan, 2200 Bonisteel Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2099, USA
- Michigan Nanotechnology Institute for Medicine and Biological Sciences, 9220 MSRB III, 1150 West Medical Center Drive, SPC 5648, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5408, USA
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- Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, Riia 142, 51014 Tartu, Estonia
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2200 Bonisteel Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2099, USA
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- Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, Riia 142, 51014 Tartu, Estonia
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- Center for Ultrafast Optical Science, University of Michigan, 2200 Bonisteel Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2099, USA
- Michigan Nanotechnology Institute for Medicine and Biological Sciences, 9220 MSRB III, 1150 West Medical Center Drive, SPC 5648, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5408, USA
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- Michigan Nanotechnology Institute for Medicine and Biological Sciences, 9220 MSRB III, 1150 West Medical Center Drive, SPC 5648, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5408, USA
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- Center for Ultrafast Optical Science, University of Michigan, 2200 Bonisteel Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2099, USA
- Michigan Nanotechnology Institute for Medicine and Biological Sciences, 9220 MSRB III, 1150 West Medical Center Drive, SPC 5648, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5408, USA
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Jablonski AE, Kawakami T, Ting AY, Payne CK. Pyrenebutyrate Leads to Cellular Binding, Not Intracellular Delivery, of Polyarginine-Quantum Dots. J Phys Chem Lett 2010; 1:1312-1315. [PMID: 20436938 PMCID: PMC2860151 DOI: 10.1021/jz100248c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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The intracellular, cytosolic, delivery of quantum dots is an important goal for cellular imaging. Recently, a hydrophobic anion, pyrenebutyrate had been proposed to serve as a delivery agent for cationic quantum dots as characterized by confocal microscopy. Using an extracellular quantum dot quencher, QSY-21, as an alternative to confocal microscopy, we demonstrate that quantum dots remain on the cell surface and do not cross the plasma membrane following pyrenebutyrate treatment, a result that is confirmed with transmission electron microscopy. Pyrenebutyrate leads to increased cellular binding of quantum dots rather than intracellular delivery. These results characterize the use of QSY-21 as a quantum dot quencher and highlight the importance of the use of complementary techniques when using confocal microscopy.
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- Corresponding Author: , Telephone: 404-385-3125, Fax: 404-385-6057; , Telephone: 617-452-2021, Fax: 617-253-7927
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- Corresponding Author: , Telephone: 404-385-3125, Fax: 404-385-6057; , Telephone: 617-452-2021, Fax: 617-253-7927
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Ma Q, Su X. Near-infrared quantum dots: synthesis, functionalization and analytical applications. Analyst 2010; 135:1867-77. [DOI: 10.1039/c0an00233j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Resch-Genger U, Grabolle M, Nitschke R, Nann T. Nanocrystals and Nanoparticles Versus Molecular Fluorescent Labels as Reporters for Bioanalysis and the Life Sciences: A Critical Comparison. ADVANCED FLUORESCENCE REPORTERS IN CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY II 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-04701-5_1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Wang F, Banerjee D, Liu Y, Chen X, Liu X. Upconversion nanoparticles in biological labeling, imaging, and therapy. Analyst 2010; 135:1839-54. [PMID: 20485777 DOI: 10.1039/c0an00144a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1171] [Impact Index Per Article: 83.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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- Feng Wang
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore 117543
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van Weering JRT, Brown E, Sharp TH, Mantell J, Cullen PJ, Verkade P. Intracellular membrane traffic at high resolution. Methods Cell Biol 2010; 96:619-48. [PMID: 20869541 PMCID: PMC4067575 DOI: 10.1016/s0091-679x(10)96026-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Membrane traffic between organelles is essential for a multitude of processes that maintain cell homeostasis. Many steps in these tightly regulated trafficking pathways take place in microdomains on the membranes of organelles, which require analysis at nanometer resolution. Electron microscopy (EM) can visualize these processes in detail and is mainly responsible for our current view of morphology on the subcellular level. This review discusses how EM can be applied to solve many questions of intracellular membrane traffic, with a focus on the endosomal system. We describe the expansion of the technique from purely morphological analysis to cryo-immuno-EM, correlative light electron microscopy (CLEM), and 3D electron tomography. In this review we go into some technical details of these various techniques. Furthermore, we provide a full protocol for immunolabeling on Lowicryl sections of high-pressure frozen cells as well as a detailed description of a simple CLEM method that can be applied to answer many membrane trafficking questions. We believe that these EM-based techniques are important tools to expand our understanding of the molecular details of endosomal sorting and intracellular membrane traffic in general.
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- Jan R T van Weering
- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences, University of Bristol, University Walk, Bristol BS81TD, United Kingdom
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Biological Horizons for Targeting Brain Malignancy. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2010; 671:93-104. [DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-5819-8_8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Immunolocalization of antigen via fluorescence requires that fluorochromes be linked either to the primary antibody (direct method) or to a second antibody (indirect method) to provide a fluorescent signal to mark the site of antibody-antigen binding. Of these two methods, the indirect technique is generally more useful and practical. Fluorochromes can be covalently conjugated to antibodies through reactions with thiol or amine groups. Typically, fluorochromes containing isothiocyanate, succinimidyl ester, or sulfonyl chloride reactive groups are conjugated to amines on the antibody molecules. Provided are step-by-step instructions for conjugating isothiocyanate derivates of fluorescein and sulfonyl chloride derivatives of rhodamine to the amine groups of antibodies.
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You HS, Choi KS, Bae PK, Kim KN, Jang HG, Kim YR, Kim CH. Preparation and Characterization of Various Surface-modified Semiconductor Nanocrystals. B KOREAN CHEM SOC 2009. [DOI: 10.5012/bkcs.2009.30.12.3137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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White KA, Chengelis DA, Gogick KA, Stehman J, Rosi NL, Petoud S. Near-Infrared Luminescent Lanthanide MOF Barcodes. J Am Chem Soc 2009; 131:18069-71. [DOI: 10.1021/ja907885m] [Citation(s) in RCA: 418] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Kiley A. White
- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, 219 Parkman Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, and Centre de Biophysique Moléculaire, CNRS, rue Charles Sadron, 45071 Orléans, France
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, 219 Parkman Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, and Centre de Biophysique Moléculaire, CNRS, rue Charles Sadron, 45071 Orléans, France
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, 219 Parkman Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, and Centre de Biophysique Moléculaire, CNRS, rue Charles Sadron, 45071 Orléans, France
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, 219 Parkman Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, and Centre de Biophysique Moléculaire, CNRS, rue Charles Sadron, 45071 Orléans, France
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, 219 Parkman Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, and Centre de Biophysique Moléculaire, CNRS, rue Charles Sadron, 45071 Orléans, France
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, 219 Parkman Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, and Centre de Biophysique Moléculaire, CNRS, rue Charles Sadron, 45071 Orléans, France
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