title: Tracking bio-molecules in live cells using quantum dots.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California at Los Angeles, 607 Charles Young Drive, East Los Angeles, California 90095-1569, USA. ypchang@chem.ucla.edu
authors.forename: Yun-Pei
authors.initials: YP
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: Fabien
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Pinaud
authors.forename: Joshua
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Antelman
authors.forename: Shimon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Weiss