Progress of research on application of quantum dots in tissue engineering.
- Author:
Yijing WANG
;
Pei LI
;
Zheng LI
;
Xiaolong LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Diagnostic Imaging;
Humans;
Molecular Probes;
Nucleic Acids;
Peptides;
Proteins;
Quantum Dots;
Tissue Engineering
- From:
Journal of Biomedical Engineering
2013;30(6):1354-1357
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Quantum dots (QDs) are novel photo-stable semiconductor nanocrystals with wide excitation spectra and narrow, symmetrical emission spectra. QDs can be used as molecular probes by conjugating to a wide range of biological targets, including proteins, peptides and nucleic acids. It has been widely used in bio-labeling, fast detection and biological imaging. In this review, we focus on the applications of QDs in tissue engineering and its potential bio-safety issues.
