Coated Ultrasmall Quantum Dots Suitable for In Vivo Imaging

Quantum dots have shown promise in a variety of imaging and therapeutic applications, particularly when they are coated to render them biocompatible. However, such coating can increase the size of quantum dots signficantly, which can adversely effect their pharmacokinetic and biodistribution properties.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news115920931.html">Coated Ultrasmall Quantum Dots Suitable for In Vivo Imaging</a></p> <p>Quantum dots have shown promise in a variety of imaging and therapeutic applications, particularly when they are coated to render them biocompatible. However, such coating can increase the size of quantum dots signficantly, which can adversely effect their pharmacokinetic and biodistribution properties.</p>