Synthesis, Characterization, and Bioconjugation of Fluorescent Gold Nanoclusters toward Biological Labeling Applications

Lin, Cheng‐An J.; Yang, Ting‐Ya; Lee, Chih‐Hsien; Huang, Sherry; Sperling, Ralph A.; Zanella, Marco; Li, Jimmy K.; Shen, Ji‐Lin; Wang, Hsueh-Hsiao; Yeh, Hung‐I; Parak, Wolfgang J.; Chang, Walter H.

doi:10.1021/nn800632j

articleACS NanoJan 27, 2009Closed access

Synthesis, Characterization, and Bioconjugation of Fluorescent Gold Nanoclusters toward Biological Labeling Applications

CJCheng‐An J. Lin TYTing‐Ya Yang CLChih‐Hsien Lee SHSherry Huang RARalph A. Sperling

Chung Yuan Christian University · Philipps University of Marburg · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Synthesis of ultrasmall water-soluble fluorescent gold nanoclusters is reported. The clusters have a decent quantum yield, high colloidal stability, and can be readily conjugated with biological molecules. Specific staining of cells and nonspecific uptake by living cells is demonstrated.

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Bioconjugation
Nanoclusters
Fluorescence
Conjugated system
Nanotechnology
Colloidal gold
Characterization (materials science)
Colloid

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

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