Luminescent Lanthanides in Biorelated Applications: From Molecules to Nanoparticles and Diagnostic Probes to Therapeutics
Hong Kong Baptist University · University of Oxford · +3 more institutions
Abstract
Electrons that give rise to characteristic narrow, line-like emission which is unique from other fluorescent probes in biological systems. Lanthanide luminescence signal offers selection of detection pathways based on the choice of the ion from the visible to the near-infrared with long luminescence lifetimes that lend themselves to time-resolved measurements for optical multiplexing detection schemes and novel bioimaging applications. The delivery of lanthanide agents in cells allows localized bioresponsive activity for novel therapies. Detection in the near-infrared region of the spectrum coupled with technological advances in microscopies opens new avenues for deep-tissue imaging and surgical interventions.…
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5Topics & keywords
- Chemistry
- Lanthanide
- Nanoparticle
- Nanotechnology
- Luminescence
- Luminescent Measurements
- Molecule
- Combinatorial chemistry