Mattoussi H., Jinwoo Cheon J. (Eds.). Inorganic Nanoprobes for Biological Sensing and Imaging

Artech House, 2009. - 332 p. - Inorganic nanoprobes are tiny optical devices that are now being utilized to detect and analyze nanoscale biological properties. Covering both fundamental principles and biomedical applications, this groundbreaking resource offers engineers and researchers an up-to-date account of the pioneering activity pushing new boundaries in this emerging area. Written and edited by leading experts in the field, this unique book places particular emphasis nanoprobes made of luminescent semiconductor nanocrystals (quantum dots) and magnetic nanoparticles. Professionals find insightful discussions on the synthesis, characterization, and analysis of the unique properties of luminescent QDs and MNPs to help them reach new levels of performance in biological sensing and imaging.Contents
Synthesis, Characterization.
Colloidal Quantum Dots: Synthesis, Photophysical Properties and Biofunctionalization Strategies.
Colloidal Chemical Synthesis of Organic-Dispersible Uniform Magnetic Nanoparticles.
Use of QDs and AU-NPs Conjugated to Biomolecular Receptors for Sensor Design and Imaging.
Peptide-Functionalized Quantum Dots for Live Diagnostic Imaging and Therapeutic Applications.
Resonance Energy Transfer-Based Sensing Using Quantum Dot Bioconjugates.
Intracellular Imaging and Sensing with QDs.
Single Particle Investigation of Biological Processes Using QD-Bioconjugates.
Exploring and Understanding the Toxicity of QDs and Nanoparticles to Cells and Tissue.
Chemical and Biological Sensing Based on Gold Nanoparticles.
Plasmon-Resonant Gold Nanorods: Photophysical Properties Applied Toward Biological Imaging and Therapy.
Use of Magnetic Nanoparticles for Contrast Imaging and Sensing.
Design and Use of Magnetic Nanoparticles as Constrast Agents for Tissue and Cell Imaging.
Magnetic Nanoparticles assisted Cellular MR Imaging and their Biomedical Applications.