Metal nanoclusters: novel probes for diagnostic and therapeutic applications
Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry · University of Chinese Academy of Sciences · +1 more institution
Abstract
Metal nanoclusters, composed of several to a few hundred metal atoms, have received worldwide attention due to their extraordinary physical and chemical characteristics. Recently, great efforts have been devoted to the exploration of the potential diagnostic and therapeutic applications of metal nanoclusters. Here we focus on the recent advances and new horizons in this area, and introduce the rising progress on the use of metal nanoclusters for biological analysis, biological imaging, therapeutic applications, DNA assembly and logic gate construction, enzyme mimic catalysis, as well as thermometers and pH meters. Furthermore, the future challenges in the construction of biofunctional metal nanoclusters for…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 28.50
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 254
Authors
4- YTYu Tao
Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resources Utilization
- MLMingqiang Li
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- JRJinsong Ren
Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resources Utilization
- XQXiaogang QuCorresponding
Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resources Utilization
Topics & keywords
- Nanoclusters
- Nanotechnology
- Materials science