title: Preparation of 2 nm gold nanoparticles for in vitro and in vivo applications.
abstract: Gold nanoparticles have been a versatile tool in recent years for the exploration of biological systems. However, challenges with purification and adequate surface coverage limit the biocompatibility of gold nanoparticles. Here, we describe a detailed procedure for the synthesis, purification, and functionalization of biologically compatible gold nanoparticles for in vitro and in vivo studies.
authors.affiliation: University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Daniel F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Moyano
authors.forename: Bradley
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Duncan
authors.forename: Vincent M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Rotello
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006046:Gold; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry; D053758:Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006046:Gold
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