title: [Progress of research on application of quantum dots in tissue engineering].
abstract: Quantum dots (QDs) are novel photo-stable semiconductor nanocrystals with wide excitation spectra and narrow, symmetrical emission spectra. QDs can be used as molecular probes by conjugating to a wide range of biological targets, including proteins, peptides and nucleic acids. It has been widely used in bio-labeling, fast detection and biological imaging. In this review, we focus on the applications of QDs in tissue engineering and its potential bio-safety issues.
authors.forename: Yijing
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Pei
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Zheng
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Xiaolong
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Liu
mesh_terms: D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D015335:Molecular Probes; D009696:Nucleic Acids; D010455:Peptides; D011506:Proteins; D045663:Quantum Dots; D023822:Tissue Engineering
chemical_list: D015335:Molecular Probes; D009696:Nucleic Acids; D010455:Peptides; D011506:Proteins