title: Immobilization of biomolecules on the surface of inorganic nanoparticles for biomedical applications.
abstract: Various inorganic nanoparticles have been used for drug delivery, magnetic resonance and fluorescence imaging, and cell targeting owing to their unique properties, such as large surface area and efficient contrasting effect. In this review, we focus on the surface functionalization of inorganic nanoparticles via immobilization of biomolecules and the corresponding surface interactions with biocomponents. Applications of surface-modified inorganic nanoparticles in biomedical fields are also outlined.
authors.affiliation: Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Zhi-Cai
authors.initials: ZC
authors.lastname: Xing
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kyungpook National University, Dongin-dong, Daegu 700-422, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Yongmin
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.affiliation: Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Inn-Kyu
authors.initials: IK
authors.lastname: Kang
keywords: biomedical application; biomolecule; immobilization; inorganic nanoparticles