Tracking bio‐molecules in live cells using quantum dots
- 13 August 2008
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Biophotonics
- Vol. 1 (4) , 287-298
Abstract
Single particle tracking (SPT) techniques were developed to explore bio‐molecules dynamics in live cells at single molecule sensitivity and nanometer spatial resolution. Recent developments in quantum dots (Qdots) surface coating and bio‐conjugation schemes have made them most suitable probes for live cell applications. Here we review recent advancements in using quantum dots as SPT probes for live cell experiments.Keywords
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