title: Novel Quantum Dots for Enhanced Tumor Imaging.
abstract: So as to develop an effective tool for tumor imaging, we have embedded quantum dots (QD) in hydrogel nanoparticles. Their uptake in cancer cells has been studied in vitro and in a mice tumor model. Compared with QD alone, the QDs embedded in nanoparticles showed higher uptake in the tumor tissue. This novel conjugate can serve as a good imaging tool and also has the potential to serve as a carrier for drugs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Bioengineering, University of Texas at Arlington.
authors.forename: Ashwin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nair
authors.forename: Jinhui
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Shen
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Thevenot
authors.forename: Tong
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Cai
authors.forename: Zhibing
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Hu
authors.forename: Liping
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Tang