Inorganic lanthanide nanophosphors in biotechnology.
Recently different types of fluorescent nanoparticles and other nanostructures have been promoted as alternatives for the fluorescent organic dyes that are traditionally used in biotechnology. Quantum dots, dye-doped polymer and silica particles have found many applications in biochemical protocols and are extensively discussed in the literature. Nanostructures based on inorganic phosphors (nanophosphors) are a new emerging class of materials with unique properties that make them very attractive for bio-application. Some results for the successful application of nanophosphors in biochemical applications have been reported. In this review we summarize the types of materials, their properties that are relevant to bio-applications, and the current status of their implementation in biotechnology.
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Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, University of California Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA.
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Mikaela
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Kennedy
Ian M
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D005456:Fluorescent Dyes / Q000737:chemistry*; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D028581:Lanthanoid Series Elements / Q000737:chemistry*; D049329:Nanostructures; D010758:Phosphorus / Q000737:chemistry*; D040081:Protein Array Analysis; D045663:Quantum Dots
D005456:Fluorescent Dyes; D028581:Lanthanoid Series Elements; D010758:Phosphorus