New light on quantum dot cytotoxicity.
As quantum dots are beginning to be used for in vivo imaging, the question of their long-term effect on cell viability is becoming critical. In this issue of Chemistry & Biology, Lovrić and colleagues examine the likely role of reactive oxygen species in quantum dot cytotoxicity .
Tsay
James M
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Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA.
Michalet
Xavier
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D000818:Animals; D002470:Cell Survival / Q000187:drug effects; D045663:Quantum Dots; D017382:Reactive Oxygen Species / Q000378:metabolism*
D017382:Reactive Oxygen Species